Porthmadog travel guide

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You're Going to Love Porthmadog

With a population of 3.041, Porthmadog 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 Porthmadog to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Porthmadog

Porthmadog in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Porthmadog in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Porthmadog

Plane

Although Porthmadog doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 97 km from Porthmadog. The shortest domestic flight to Porthmadog departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Porthmadog is the busiest station in Porthmadog. Another popular train station is Porthmadog Tan Y Bwlch, Gwynedd, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porthmadog is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 316 km from Porthmadog. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Porthmadog doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 97 km from Porthmadog. The shortest domestic flight to Porthmadog departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Porthmadog is the busiest station in Porthmadog. Another popular train station is Porthmadog Tan Y Bwlch, Gwynedd, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Porthmadog is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 316 km from Porthmadog. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Airports near Porthmadog

Airlines serving Porthmadog

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Porthmadog

Average rates range from around £146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £163 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Porthmadog

Most booked hotels in Porthmadog

Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£276+
Caerwylan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£135+
Aberdunant Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Golden Fleece Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Royal Sportsman Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£137+

Hiring a car in Porthmadog

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Porthmadog (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Porthmadog (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69.