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

Didcot travel guide

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You're Going to Love Didcot

With a population of 25 793, Didcot is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Didcot to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Didcot

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fat Frog in The Chequers (Fullers Road Aston Tirrold) and Kingswell Hotel Restaurant (Reading Road) are great picks.

When to visit Didcot

Didcot in June
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Didcot in June
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Didcot

Plane

Although Didcot doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 26 km from Didcot. The shortest domestic flight to Didcot departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Didcot, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Didcot 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 Didcot is called Didcot Parkway, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Didcot is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 km from Didcot. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Didcot, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Didcot takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Didcot doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 26 km from Didcot. The shortest domestic flight to Didcot departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Didcot, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Didcot 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 Didcot is called Didcot Parkway, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Didcot is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 78 km from Didcot. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Didcot, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Didcot takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Didcot

BZZBrize Norton
OXFOxford Kidlington

Airlines serving Didcot

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Didcot

Most booked hotels in Didcot

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The George Hotel, Dorchester-on-Thames
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Crown & Thistle
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Milton Hill House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£84+
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Dog House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+
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Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Didcot

Hiring a car in Didcot costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Didcot (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 Didcot is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Didcot costs £43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Didcot (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 Didcot is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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