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, 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
£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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £188 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£210+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£192+
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Stratton House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cirencester is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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