Coventry travel guide

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You're Going to Love Coventry

With a population of 308,313, Coventry is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Coventry deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Coventry

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Farmhouse Restaurant (215 Beechwood Avenue) and Blue Bistro (21 Spon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Coventry

Coventry in August
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coventry in August
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Coventry

Plane

Coventry is served by 2 airports: Coventry Baginton (CVT) and Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX). The closest to the city centre of Coventry is Coventry Baginton, which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Birmingham Airport (UK), 10 miles from the centre of Coventry. The shortest domestic flight to Coventry departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Coventry, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Coventry to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Coventry is the busiest station in Coventry. Another popular train station is Coventry Canley, Wmidlands, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Coventry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles from Coventry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coventry, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Coventry takes 110 miles and will cost you around £18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Coventry Coventry Cannon Park, located 2 miles from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Pool Meadow is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Coventry is served by 2 airports: Coventry Baginton (CVT) and Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX). The closest to the city centre of Coventry is Coventry Baginton, which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Birmingham Airport (UK), 10 miles from the centre of Coventry. The shortest domestic flight to Coventry departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Coventry, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Coventry to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Coventry is the busiest station in Coventry. Another popular train station is Coventry Canley, Wmidlands, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Coventry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles from Coventry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coventry, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Coventry takes 110 miles and will cost you around £18. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Coventry Coventry Cannon Park, located 2 miles from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Pool Meadow is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Coventry

Airlines serving Coventry

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coventry

Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coventry

Most booked hotels in Coventry

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Voco St. John's Solihull
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£38+

Hiring a car in Coventry

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £31 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coventry.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Coventry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £31 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Coventry.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Coventry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.