Tenby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tenby

With a population of 4,989, Tenby is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tenby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tenby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cove Bar and Lounge (14 High Street) and Heywood Brasserie (Heywood Spa Hotel Heywood Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Tenby

Tenby in November
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tenby in November
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tenby

Plane

Although Tenby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 miles from Tenby.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Tenby to London takes 2h 43m and costs around $90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $327 for a 9h 36m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Tenby is the busiest station in Tenby. Another popular train station is Tenby Penally, located 1.2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Tenby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 197 miles from Tenby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tenby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Tenby takes 240 miles and will cost you around $54. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 400 miles.

Plane

Although Tenby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 miles from Tenby.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tenby, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Tenby to London takes 2h 43m and costs around $90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $327 for a 9h 36m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city center, Tenby is the busiest station in Tenby. Another popular train station is Tenby Penally, located 1.2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Tenby is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 197 miles from Tenby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tenby, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Tenby takes 240 miles and will cost you around $54. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Tenby

Airlines serving Tenby

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,440 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (705 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,441 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
GOL
Good (681 reviews)
Vueling
Good (812 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (93 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (13 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (102 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tenby

Most booked hotels in Tenby

The Imperial Dragon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 916 reviews)
$131+
St Brides Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 636 reviews)
$261+
Heywood Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1788 reviews)
$178+
Giltar Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2776 reviews)
$114+
Little Red Rooster Rest and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 18 reviews)
$81+
The Dolphin Hotel
1 star
Excellent (8, 843 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Tenby

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Tenby (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 Tenby is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Tenby (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 Tenby is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.