Aberystwyth travel guide

Aberystwyth Tourism | Aberystwyth Guide

You're Going to Love Aberystwyth

With a population of 18,392, Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aberystwyth in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aberystwyth in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 113 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Aberystwyth, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.

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How to Get to Aberystwyth

Plane

Although Aberystwyth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 82 miles from Aberystwyth.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Arriva. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 225 miles and will cost you around C$ 32. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 263 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the downtown.

Plane

Although Aberystwyth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 82 miles from Aberystwyth.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Aberystwyth, followed by Arriva. The train station in Aberystwyth is called Aberystwyth, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Aberystwyth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 180 miles from Aberystwyth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Aberystwyth using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Aberystwyth takes 225 miles and will cost you around C$ 32. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 35 for a journey of 263 miles. Aberystwyth’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Aberystwyth

Airlines serving Aberystwyth

Lufthansa
Good (7,258 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,369 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,749 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,183 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,789 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,599 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,024 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,588 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,311 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,937 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,317 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aberystwyth

Average rates range from around C$ 188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 271 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aberystwyth

Most booked hotels in Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth Park Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
The Starling Cloud by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Rooms by Maes y mor Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
Four Seasons Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 156+

Renting a car in Aberystwyth

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.37 and C$ 40.49.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 per litre in Aberystwyth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.37 and C$ 40.49.