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 November
Estimated hotel price
€63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carmarthen in November
Estimated hotel price
€63
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 52 miles 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 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of U-Save and National, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Carmarthen doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 miles 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 181 miles from Carmarthen. You’ll find branches of U-Save and National, among others, in London.

Airports near Carmarthen

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Carmarthen

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,556 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,447 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (603 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,879 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,441 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (209 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carmarthen

Most booked hotels in Carmarthen

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Spilman Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€122+
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Boars Head Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€101+
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Hiring a car in Carmarthen

Expect to pay €2.07 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 €24.78 and €33.04. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €2.07 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 €24.78 and €33.04. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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