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

Bourton-on-the-Water travel guide

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With a population of 3,162, Bourton-on-the-Water is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bourton-on-the-Water to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bourton-on-the-Water in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bourton-on-the-Water

Plane

When flying to Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bourton-on-the-Water departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bourton-on-the-Water, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bourton-on-the-Water to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bourton-on-the-Water is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bourton-on-the-Water, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bourton-on-the-Water departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bourton-on-the-Water, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bourton-on-the-Water to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bourton-on-the-Water is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bourton-on-the-Water, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Bourton-on-the-Water

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Bourton-on-the-Water

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 Bourton-on-the-Water

Average rates range from around £213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bourton-on-the-Water

Most booked hotels in Bourton-on-the-Water

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The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Prince of Burford
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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The Old New Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Number Four at Stow
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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The Blue Boar
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hiring a car in Bourton-on-the-Water

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bourton-on-the-Water (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 Bourton-on-the-Water is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Bourton-on-the-Water (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 Bourton-on-the-Water is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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