Oakham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oakham
With a population of 10,150, Oakham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oakham to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Oakham
Where to Eat in Oakham
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wheatsheaf (1 Stretton Road) and No.23 Uppingham (No.23 Uppingham) are great picks.
When to visit Oakham
How to Get to Oakham
Plane
Although Oakham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 27 miles from Oakham. 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 Oakham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oakham. The train journey from Oakham to London takes 7h 20m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £194 for a 12h 00m trip. The train station in Oakham is called Oakham, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Oakham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 miles from Oakham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Oakham. From London, the bus ride to Oakham takes 220 miles and will cost you around £7. From Paris, the ticket costs about £129 for a journey of 875 miles.
Airlines serving Oakham
Where to stay in Oakham
Average rates range from around £154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oakham
Most booked hotels in Oakham
Hiring a car in Oakham
Hiring a car in Oakham costs £18 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 117% cheaper than airport locations in Oakham.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Oakham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Oakham is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.