Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Carmarthen travel guide

Carmarthen Tourism | Carmarthen Guide

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.

Article

When to visit Carmarthen

Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in December
Estimated hotel price
€69
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 Sixt and U-Save, 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 Sixt and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,161 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,503 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,466 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,697 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,295 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (321 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,433 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (196 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (583 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

See all
Spilman Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€112+
View
Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€99+
View

Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €1.87 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 €22.37 and €29.82. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.87 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 €22.37 and €29.82. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Carmarthen, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Carmarthen