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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. For delicious green meals, The Castle Grounds Coventry (7 Little Park Street) and Kouzina Greek Meze - Coventry (Greek Community Hall, 264 Westwood Heath Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Coventry.

When to visit Coventry

Coventry in December
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coventry in December
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Coventry, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Coventry to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m 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 Turo, 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 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Coventry University of Warwick, located 3 miles from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Coventry Cannon Park is also a commonly used station, and is 2 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Coventry, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Coventry to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m 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 Turo, 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 95 miles and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Coventry University of Warwick, located 3 miles from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Coventry Cannon Park is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Coventry

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Coventry

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Coventry

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Coventry, with prices from £35 to £2,081 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coventry are about 60% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coventry

Most booked hotels in Coventry

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Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Voco St. John's Solihull
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Coventry

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £26 per day, on average, or £53 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Coventry.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £26 per day, on average, or £53 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Coventry.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Coventry

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£13/day

Mini

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Compact SUV
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