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 23 km 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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 201 km and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 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 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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 201 km and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

Lufthansa
Good (7,953 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,917 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,656 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,565 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,971 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 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)
£137+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £18.98 and £25.30.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £18.98 and £25.30.

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