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
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cirencester in January
Estimated hotel price
£89
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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m trip. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 km from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cirencester using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 217 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Cirencester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m trip. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 km from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cirencester using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 217 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

Lufthansa
Good (7,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,326 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£254+
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The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Kings Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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