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With a population of 1 184, Burford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burford to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Burford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Maytime Inn (Asthall) and The Upton Firehouse (Upton Downs Farm) are great picks.

When to visit Burford

Burford in January
Estimated hotel price
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burford in January
Estimated hotel price
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burford

Plane

When flying to Burford, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Burford 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 Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km from Burford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Burford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Burford, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Burford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Burford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Burford 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 Burford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 110 km from Burford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Burford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Burford

Airlines serving Burford

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 Burford

Average rates range from around £273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £759 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Burford

Most booked hotels in Burford

The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
Priory Tearooms Burford with Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£75+
The Swan Inn Swinbrook
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£162+
Prince of Burford
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£145+
The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£142+
The Lamb Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£128+

Hiring a car in Burford

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burford (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 Burford is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Burford (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 Burford is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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