Introduction
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
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cirencester in March
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 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 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cirencester using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 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 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cirencester using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £194 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£199+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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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)
£140+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £56 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Compact (Chevrolet Lacetti or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £56 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Compact (Chevrolet Lacetti or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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