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

Melton Mowbray travel guide

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With a population of 26,405, Melton Mowbray is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Melton Mowbray to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray in October
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melton Mowbray in October
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Melton Mowbray

Plane

Although Melton Mowbray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 19 miles from Melton Mowbray. 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 Melton Mowbray departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Melton Mowbray. The train journey from Melton Mowbray 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. The train station in Melton Mowbray is called Melton Mowbray, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melton Mowbray is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 93 miles from Melton Mowbray. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Melton Mowbray.

Plane

Although Melton Mowbray doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 19 miles from Melton Mowbray. 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 Melton Mowbray departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Melton Mowbray. The train journey from Melton Mowbray 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. The train station in Melton Mowbray is called Melton Mowbray, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Melton Mowbray is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 93 miles from Melton Mowbray. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Melton Mowbray.

Airports near Melton Mowbray

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands
MANManchester

Airlines serving Melton Mowbray

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 Melton Mowbray

Most booked hotels in Melton Mowbray

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Best Western Sysonby Knoll Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Stapleford Park Country House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£233+
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The Harboro Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£84+
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Quorn Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Melton Mowbray

Hiring a car in Melton Mowbray costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Melton Mowbray.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Melton Mowbray (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Melton Mowbray, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Melton Mowbray costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Melton Mowbray.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Melton Mowbray (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Melton Mowbray, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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