Caernarfon travel guide

Caernarfon Tourism | Caernarfon Guide

You're Going to Love Caernarfon

With a population of 9,836, Caernarfon is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Caernarfon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Caernarfon

Caernarfon in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caernarfon in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Caernarfon

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 320 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Caernarfon, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 21 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Caernarfon is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 320 km from Caernarfon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Caernarfon

Airlines serving Caernarfon

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caernarfon

From 5-star hotels such as the Plas Dinas Country House to great affordable options like the Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 236 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caernarfon

Most booked hotels in Caernarfon

The Black Boy Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 172+
Yha Snowdon Pen-Y-Pass
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 26+
Celtic Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 183+
Tegfan Guesthouse
1 star
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 76+
The Anglesey Arms Hotel
1 star
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 97+

Hiring a car in Caernarfon

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.42 and S$ 40.56. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caernarfon, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 per litre in Caernarfon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.42 and S$ 40.56. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caernarfon, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.