With a population of 3,890, Conwy is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Conwy deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bryn Williams at Porth Eirias (The Promenade) and The Tal Y Cafn (Tal Y Cafn Terrace) are great picks.
Although Conwy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 65 km from Conwy. The shortest flight to Conwy from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 15m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Conwy, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Conwy to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $12 for a 1h 08m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city center, Conwy Glan Conwy, Gwynedd is the busiest station in Conwy. Another popular train station is Conwy Tal Y Cafn, Gwynedd, located 6 km from the center.
Another option to get to Conwy is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 320 km from Conwy. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Conwy, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Conwy takes 72 km and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 113 km.
Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $157 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Conwy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Conwy is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.