Warwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Warwick

With a population of 24,040, Warwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Warwick to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Warwick

Where to Eat in Warwick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Robbie's Restaurant (74 Smith Street) and The Chip Shed (24 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Warwick

Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Warwick

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Warwick to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Warwick takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Warwick to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Warwick takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Warwick

Airlines serving Warwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warwick

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Warwick

Most booked hotels in Warwick

Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
The Warwickshire Hotel and Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Castle Limes Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Days Inn by Wyndham Warwick North M40
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£44+

Hiring a car in Warwick

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Warwick.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Warwick, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Warwick.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Warwick, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.