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

Cirencester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cirencester

With a population of 16,214, Cirencester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cirencester to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cirencester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wheatsheaf Inn (West End Northleach) and The Restaurant at Stratton House Hotel (Stratton House Hotel Gloucester Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Téatro (5 Beeches Road) and Côte Brasserie - Cirencester (4 Black Jack Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cirencester.

When to visit Cirencester

Cirencester in March
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cirencester in March
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cirencester

Plane

When flying to Cirencester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 miles from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cirencester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m trip. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 miles from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of Turo and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,509 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,341 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,144 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £174 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cirencester

Most booked hotels in Cirencester

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Wild Thyme & Honey
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£193+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Stratton House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cirencester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cirencester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52.

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