With a population of 14,211, Abergavenny 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 Abergavenny to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bean & Bread (36 Lion Street) and 1861 Restaurant (Cross Ash) are great picks.
Although Abergavenny doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 52 km from Abergavenny. The shortest domestic flight to Abergavenny departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Abergavenny, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Abergavenny to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £55 for a 3h 28m trip. The train station in Abergavenny is called Abergavenny, and is located 0.7 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Abergavenny is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 203 km from Abergavenny. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Abergavenny, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Abergavenny takes 225 km and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 354 km.
Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Abergavenny costs £63 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Bristol.
Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Abergavenny (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.80 and £21.07. The most frequently booked car type in Abergavenny is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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