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

Grantham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grantham

With a population of 35,720, Grantham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grantham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Grantham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Geese and Fountain (1 School Lane Croxton Kerrial) and Harvester - Muddle Go Nowhere (Lane Barrowby Road) are great picks.

When to visit Grantham

Grantham in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grantham in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grantham in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Grantham, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Grantham

Plane

Although Grantham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 47 km from Grantham. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grantham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Grantham. The train journey from Grantham to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Grantham is the busiest station in Grantham. Another popular train station is Grantham Ancaster, located 11 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grantham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 161 km from Grantham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Grantham.

Plane

Although Grantham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 47 km from Grantham. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Grantham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Grantham. The train journey from Grantham to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £1,086 for a 6h 20m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Grantham is the busiest station in Grantham. Another popular train station is Grantham Ancaster, located 11 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grantham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 161 km from Grantham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Grantham.

Airports near Grantham

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Grantham

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)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grantham

Most booked hotels in Grantham

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Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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The Avenue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Angel & Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Red House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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The White Lion
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Urban Hotel Grantham
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Grantham

Hiring a car in Grantham costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Grantham (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 Grantham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Grantham costs £37 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Grantham (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 Grantham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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