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 84 km from Carmarthen.

Train

The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 620 km.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen.

Train

The train station in Carmarthen is called Carmarthen, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Carmarthen is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 291 km from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Carmarthen using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Carmarthen takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $76 for a journey of 620 km.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,336 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,509 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,890 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,203 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,261 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,321 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
IndiGo
Good (550 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Afon Duad Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 436 reviews)
$126+
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Rose and Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 701 reviews)
$106+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2038 reviews)
$109+
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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, 1951 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Carmarthen

Renting a car in Carmarthen costs $57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Carmarthen costs $57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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