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, Téatro (5 Beeches Road) and Bathurst Arms (North Cerney) are great picks.

When to visit Cirencester

Cirencester in January
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cirencester in January
Estimated hotel price
£90
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.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

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.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £453 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cirencester

Most booked hotels in Cirencester

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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Kings Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Riverside Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.15 and £24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.15 and £24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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