Caernarfon car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Caernarfon

  • A car hire in Caernarfon is definitely your best choice for exploring the town and the picturesque village roads. Although there is public transport, if you want to experience the true Welsh countryside and the tourist sites at your own freedom and comfort, then a car hire beats all other options. Caernarfon is a great starting point for further exploration for in North Wales. Take a day trip to the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, a glorious place to witness the surrounding landscape of the tallest mountain in Wales.
  • Car hire in Caernarfon will depend on where you are driving or flying into as the main airports are almost over 100 km away. You have the option of hiring your car from Liverpool Airport and driving to Caernarfon. If you are flying into Manchester you can catch the train and pick up at your car hire from the most popular car hire location in town - Gwalia Garage. Once you know your route you can check the options for car hire locations through KAYAK and choose the best pick-up for you.
  • Caernarfon is a quaint royal town village and port city in Gwynedd, Wales, with a very small population and rural roads to explore. With its laidback nature; you don’t need to worry about congested roads or city parking issues. Stick to the speed limits in town and if you are exploring out of the town make sure to drive slow and watch out for sheep and winding Welsh roads.
  • Driving in Wales is the same as any other major road systems in the UK, but you will be driving on rural roads so you need to be aware that street lights might be rare and you have to be aware of animals and speeding. Make sure you slow down in rainy weather and in case of driving any lonely isolated roads, make sure your car hire company gives you reflective warning triangle and vests, spare bulbs for headlights and a fire extinguisher. You should have no issues exploring the small town roads of Caernarfon, but plan cleverly if you do want to explore further out on winding roads.
  • Compact hire cars in Caernarfon are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Caernarfon

  • How much is the price of fuel in Caernarfon?

    The average price of fuel in Caernarfon is R118,71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 424 and R1 899, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Caernarfon?

    Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Caernarfon.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Caernarfon?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Caernarfon?

    A Compact car hire in Caernarfon costs R510 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Caernarfon?

    An Economy car hire in Caernarfon costs R797 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Caernarfon?

    A Mini car hire in Caernarfon costs R900 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Caernarfon?

    You do not necessarily need an SUV for your trip to Caernarfon but if you are in the area it would be a pity to not explore the surrounding countryside, scenery and castles. Your best option would then be an SUV for more luggage space, spacious interiors and modern safety technologies for winding roads with ABS brake controls.

  • What’s the speed limit in Caernarfon?

    When using a car hire in Caernarfon the basic speed limits will be the same as in the UK where it is 70 mph (112 km) on motorways and dual carriageways, 60 mph (95 km) on single carriageways and 30 mph (50 km) in built-up areas and town roads. Always reduce your speed when travelling on winding country roads and if the weather is wet and rainy. Take note it can seem that in Wales there are more sheep than people, so when driving on farm roads, reduce your speed and be aware of roaming flocks on the side of the roads.

  • Where are the best places to park in Caernarfon?

    It is not difficult to find parking for your Caernarfon car hire. There are many options from street parking to paid parking lots. There is a long-stay public car park at the waterfront, next to the castle. If you travel to Helen's Road you can find free parking past the railway station towards Travis Perkins. You can drive round to Foryd Bay and park on the roadside for free, and walk back into town over the swing bridge.

Caernarfon car rental reviews and directory 
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Anglesey Airport

+44 371 384 3484

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Gwalia Garage, Caerthro

+44 371 384 3484

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Gwalia Garage

+44 371 384 3484

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Unit 9 Gateway Park

+44 1248 351657

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Anonymous, Jul 2023

Compact

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Staff and location were perfect for our needs for this rental. They were very helpful, the location was very convenient.

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Llanwnda

+44 1286 830227

Monday08:30 - 17:00
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+44 1407 763818

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