Cirencester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cirencester
With a population of 16,214, Cirencester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cirencester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Cirencester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wheatsheaf Inn (West End Northleach) and Jacks Tea Room & Kitchen (44 Black Jack Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Restaurant at Stratton House Hotel (Stratton House Hotel Gloucester Road) and Côte Brasserie - Cirencester (4 Black Jack Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cirencester.
When to visit Cirencester
How to Get to Cirencester
Plane
When flying to Cirencester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 46m trip. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 km from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 209 km and will cost you around £7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Cirencester
Where to stay in Cirencester
From 5-star hotels such as the The Fleece at Cirencester to great affordable options like the Wild Thyme & Honey, Cirencester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £175 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cirencester
Most booked hotels in Cirencester
Hiring a car in Cirencester
Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £47 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Cirencester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.