With a population of 7.989, Brecon 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 Brecon to see all of its attractions.
Although Brecon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Brecon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Brecon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brecon, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Brecon to Bristol takes 1h 01m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 48m trip.
Another option to get to Brecon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 230 km from Brecon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brecon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Brecon takes 282 km and will cost you around £18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 499 km.
Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Brecon costs £24 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Brecon.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Brecon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Brecon, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.