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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Freshwater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Freshwater

With a population of 8,224, Freshwater is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Freshwater to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Freshwater

Plane

Although Freshwater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 20 miles from Freshwater. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Freshwater departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Freshwater, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Freshwater 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.

Car

Another option to get to Freshwater is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Freshwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Freshwater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 20 miles from Freshwater. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Freshwater departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Freshwater, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Freshwater 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.

Car

Another option to get to Freshwater is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Freshwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Freshwater

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Freshwater

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 Freshwater

Most booked hotels in Freshwater

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Stroud House
1 star
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Sentry Mead
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Albion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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Weston Manor
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The George Hotel and Beach Club
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£195+
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The Bugle Coaching Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Freshwater

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Freshwater (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 Freshwater is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Freshwater (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 Freshwater is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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