Introduction
What to do
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.

When to visit Grantham

Grantham in November
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grantham in November
Estimated hotel price
£74
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 29 miles from Grantham. The shortest domestic flight to Grantham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grantham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Grantham to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Grantham is the busiest station in Grantham. Another popular train station is Grantham Ancaster, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grantham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 100 miles from Grantham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grantham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Grantham takes 65 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Grantham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 29 miles from Grantham. The shortest domestic flight to Grantham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grantham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Grantham to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Grantham is the busiest station in Grantham. Another popular train station is Grantham Ancaster, located 7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grantham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 100 miles from Grantham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grantham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Grantham takes 65 miles and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Grantham

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Grantham

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grantham

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £442 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grantham

Most booked hotels in Grantham

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The Avenue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Angel & Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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The Red House
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The White Lion
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Urban Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Grantham

Hiring a car in Grantham costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Grantham is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Grantham costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Grantham is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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