Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Carmarthen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Carmarthen

With a population of 15,244, Carmarthen is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carmarthen to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Carmarthen

Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carmarthen

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 miles from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 150 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 miles from Carmarthen.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Carmarthen. The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 150 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,286 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,878 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,180 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,247 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,280 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (539 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Picton-House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 520 reviews)
$119+
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Rose and Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 692 reviews)
$123+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1966 reviews)
$99+
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Travelodge St. Clears Carmarthen
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 12 reviews)
$47+
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1901 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay $6.74 per gallon in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.74 per gallon in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota Aygo or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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