Worcester travel guide
Worcester Tourism | Worcester Guide
You're Going to Love Worcester
With a population of 100,023, Worcester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Worcester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Worcester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) and Browns at The Quay (South Quay) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Anchor Inn (54 Diglis Road) and The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley (Lulsley) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Worcester.
When to visit Worcester
How to Get to Worcester
Plane
Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 27 miles from Worcester. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Worcester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Worcester takes 90 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 115 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Worcester
Where to stay in Worcester
Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester
Most booked hotels in Worcester
Hiring a car in Worcester
Hiring a car in Worcester costs £32 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Birmingham.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Arona or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.