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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cirencester to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cirencester to Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Cirencester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cirencester

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cirencester

Average rates range from around £106 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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The Stump
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Eliot Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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De Vere Cotswold Water Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Stratton House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £44 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% 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 £16.05 and £21.40.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £44 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% 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 £16.05 and £21.40.

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