Introduction
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 Maison De Fumeé (215 Beechwood Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Coventry

Coventry in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coventry in December
Estimated hotel price
£68
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 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Birmingham Airport (UK), 17 km 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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Coventry to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £83 for a 3h 48m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Coventry is the busiest station in Coventry. Another popular train station is Coventry Canley, Wmidlands, located 2.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Coventry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 139 km from Coventry. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, 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 185 km and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 232 km. The most popular bus station is Coventry Coventry Cannon Park, located 4 km from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Pool Meadow is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km 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 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Birmingham Airport (UK), 17 km 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 West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Coventry to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £83 for a 3h 48m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Coventry is the busiest station in Coventry. Another popular train station is Coventry Canley, Wmidlands, located 2.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Coventry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 139 km from Coventry. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, 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 185 km and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 232 km. The most popular bus station is Coventry Coventry Cannon Park, located 4 km from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Pool Meadow is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Coventry

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Coventry

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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LOT
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Coventry

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Coventry, with prices from £35 to £2,131 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Coventry are about 53% 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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Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Voco St. John's Solihull By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Redwings Lodge Solihull
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Coventry

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Coventry

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

Compact
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