Book cheap flights to Cardiff

Cardiff’s temperatures range from freezing to moderately warm throughout the year, with low to high volumes of rain as well. While the summer season (June – August) gives you the best weather, it’s also peak tourist season, when accommodation becomes scarce and you’ll have to contend with crowds of tourists. Winter (December – February), meanwhile, is definitely low season, and most of the tourist attractions close around this period. The best time to go is during the spring (March – May). You’ll be able to enjoy cool temperatures, low rainfall (especially during April and May), more availability and better hotel rates. With much thinner crowds, you’ll be able to enjoy your time in Cardiff at your own pace. Be sure, though, to pack more winter wear.

South Africans will need a visa to enter Wales. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months, and have at least two blank pages for entry stamps.

See this step-by-step guide on how to apply for your UK visa.

South African High Commission in the United Kingdom:

Address: South Africa House, 9 Duncannon Street, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5 DP

Phone: 44 207 451 7299

Fax: 44 207 839 5670

Email: london.sahc@dirco.gov.za

The Centre for Diseases Control advises that travellers ensure all of their routine vaccinations are up to date, including those for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and rabies.

While Cardiff enjoys a high level of safety, make sure, however, to avoid Ocean Way at night and during the early evenings in winter, as it is a hotspot for prostitution, and you might get stopped by police if you take a walk there.

A large variety of hotels, lodges, hostels and bed and breakfast rentals are available in Cardiff. They include features such as free parking, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, restaurants, bars, gardens, and more. The cost of enjoying one of these accommodation offers ranges from around £ 15 to around £ 100.

The central area of Cardiff is ideal for exploring on foot, since the main attractions are all close enough there. Plenty of signposts are available to help you find your way around the city.

A large network of buses are available as well. The fares are low; however, you must have the exact change. £ 1.80 will be enough to buy an adult a trip across the city, and £ 3.60 gets you an all-day pass to travel across the entire network. Sightseeing buses are available in the summer, and cost around £ 8 per person.

Other options for getting around include the train, taxi (which you have to call to book on 44 29 2077 7777 / 44 29 2045 2045 / 44 29 2033 3333), and the waterbus (available for around £ 5).