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

Farnborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Farnborough

With a population of 59,902, Farnborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Farnborough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Farnborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brasserie at Aviator (55 Farnborough Road) and The Prince of Wales Farnborough (184 Rectory Road) are great picks.

When to visit Farnborough

Farnborough in December
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Farnborough in December
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Farnborough in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 66 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Farnborough, with an average rainfall of 38 mm.

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How to Get to Farnborough

Plane

Although Farnborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 31 miles from Farnborough. The shortest domestic flight to Farnborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Farnborough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Farnborough 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 Farnborough is called Farnborough North, and is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Farnborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 miles from Farnborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Farnborough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Farnborough takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Farnborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 31 miles from Farnborough. The shortest domestic flight to Farnborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Farnborough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Farnborough 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 Farnborough is called Farnborough North, and is located 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Farnborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 miles from Farnborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Farnborough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Farnborough takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Farnborough

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Airlines serving Farnborough

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 Farnborough

Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Farnborough

Most booked hotels in Farnborough

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Aviator Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Hq Aparthotel Farnborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£341+
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Holiday Inn Farnborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Village Hotel Farnborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Travelodge Camberley Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Farnborough

Hiring a car in Farnborough costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Farnborough (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. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Farnborough, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Farnborough costs £31 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Farnborough (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. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Farnborough, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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