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Aberaeron
Give Aberaeron one full day and one night: harbour, High Street, a coast-path stretch and a seafood dinner. Two nights only if you add Llanerchaeron and the beaches.
Aberaeron is a small Welsh-speaking harbour town on Cardigan Bay, known for its painted Georgian houses and a compact grid of independent shops. There is no train station, so you arrive by bus or car on the A487. One night covers the town; the coast path, Llanerchaeron and the beaches south of town are what stretch a stay to two.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (many places shut or on reduced hours)
- Airports
- CWL · BHX
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Aberaeron999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)112
- NHS non-urgent advice111
- Police non-urgent101
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Aberaeron, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyAberaeron is a very low-crime small town; the real risks are coastal weather, slippery coast-path sections and unlit lanes after dark.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 112 police, fire, ambulance (eu-wide) · 111 NHS non-urgent advice
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by car; the closest airport with a useful spread of flights).
- Getting aroundThe town is flat and small: everything from Alban Square to the harbour is a 5–10 minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- BeerPint of beer£4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£10–20 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £140 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CWL Cardiff Airport (About 2 h by car; the closest airport with a useful spread of flights) · BHX Birmingham Airport (About 3 h by car, or rail to Aberystwyth then bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aberaeron: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is flat and small: everything from Alban Square to the harbour is a 5–10 minute walk. Buses on the A487 link Aberystwyth and Cardigan; the nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, about 20 minutes by car or 30–40 minutes by bus. A car is the practical way to reach Llanerchaeron, the beaches and the coast path trailheads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Llanerchaeron
goDoor to door: About 20 min by car
Drive or cycle about 2.5 miles southeast on minor lanes; no direct bus
National Trust estate with house, walled garden and home farm; check opening days before setting out.
New Quay
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Bus or car north on the A487
Harbour, boat trips and dolphin watching; a half day is enough.
Door to door: About 30–40 min by bus
Bus on the A487, or car
The nearest railway station, plus a castle, promenade and the Vale of Rheidol railway.
Llangrannog and Cwmtydu beaches
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Car south on the A487 then minor lanes
The best sand near town; parking is small and fills in summer.
Cardigan
cautionDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Bus or car south on the A487
Worth a half day for the castle and river, but the bus is slow and infrequent.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harbour and Quay Parade
Sea and harbour views, walk to dinner; the priciest beds in town.
Alban Square and Market Street
Town centre, shops and buses on the doorstep; 5 min walk to the quay.
Water Street and the Aeron riverside
Quieter self-catering and guesthouse rooms, still inside the town grid.
Out of town on the A487
Cheaper and car-dependent; nothing is walkable from here.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £110 | £110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Bus Aberystwyth → Aberaeron, one way2 × £5 | £10 |
| Llanerchaeron entry2 × £12 · free to National Trust members | £24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £15 | £30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £33 |
| Trip total≈ £184 per person per day, bed included | £367≈ US$500 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Aberaeron excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Fish and chips, eat in | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4–5.50 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Ice cream from the quay | £3–5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Bus Aberystwyth → Aberaeron | about £5 (≈ US$7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £10–20 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No train station: plan the bus or drive from Aberystwyth and check the last departure before you book a late dinner.
- Coastal weather changes fast: wind and rain arrive with little warning even in summer.
- The beach in town is pebble and the water shelves; swim only where and when lifeguards are posted.
- Many small shops and cafés close one or two weekdays out of season: check before travelling for a specific place.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU-wide)
- 112
- NHS non-urgent advice
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- EU-wide emergency112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in town; the nearest consulates and embassies are in Cardiff and London. US and most Commonwealth citizens use Cardiff or London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Aberystwyth → Aberaeron: about £5 (≈ US$7), 30–40 min
- Taxi Aberystwyth → Aberaeron: £25–35 (≈ US$35–50)
- Llanerchaeron entry: about £12 (≈ US$16)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-lo)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il VOWER)
- Ble mae'r harbwr? — Where is the harbour? (bleh mire HAR-boor)
- Faint yw e? — How much is it? (vint yoo eh)
Welsh is spoken widely here; English is understood everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Aberaeron. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (many places shut or on reduced hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CWL and BHX: last bus and rail connections field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: harbour and Quay Parade, Alban Square and Market Street, Water Street and the Aeron, the coast path north to Aberarth.
- Place pages with verified opening days (Llanerchaeron, the harbour, the coast path) and eat pages with last orders.
- Coastal weather and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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