Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. Carmarthen deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Carmarthen

Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€70
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. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Car

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

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 84 km from Carmarthen. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland.

Car

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

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,461 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,783 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (623 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,309 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,299 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€104+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.99 per litre in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.88 and €31.84. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.99 per litre in Carmarthen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.88 and €31.84. The most frequently booked car type in Carmarthen is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 25% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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