Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alcester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alcester

With a population of 7,225, Alcester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alcester to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alcester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Number 50 (50 Birmingham Road) and The Throckmorton (Coughton Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Alcester

Alcester in December
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alcester in December
Estimated hotel price
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alcester

Plane

Although Alcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 17 miles from Alcester. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alcester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 89 miles from Alcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Alcester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Alcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 17 miles from Alcester. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Alcester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Alcester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Alcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alcester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 89 miles from Alcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Alcester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Alcester

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Alcester

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alcester

Most booked hotels in Alcester

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Broom Hall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Hiring a car in Alcester

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Alcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Alcester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Alcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Alcester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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