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 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cirencester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cirencester using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cirencester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cirencester using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 120 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,804 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 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)
£172+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Stratton House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

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 £16.10 and £21.47. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cirencester, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

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 £16.10 and £21.47. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cirencester, while also 17% cheaper than other types, on average.

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