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

Peterborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Peterborough

With a population of 140,141, Peterborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peterborough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Peterborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, East Restaurant (Upper Deck, Charters, Town Bridge) and The Brewery Tap (80 Westgate) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The White Swan (22 Main St, Woodnewton) and Côte Brasserie - Peterborough (4 Church Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Peterborough.

When to visit Peterborough

Peterborough in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peterborough in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Peterborough

Plane

Although Peterborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 48 miles from Peterborough.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peterborough, followed by Great Northern. The train journey from Peterborough to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about £238 for a 20h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Peterborough Whittlesea is the busiest station in Peterborough. Another popular train station is Peterborough, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Peterborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 miles from Peterborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Peterborough. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peterborough takes 910 miles and will cost you around £60. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £95 for a journey of 1020 miles. The most popular bus station is Peterborough Bus Stop, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Peterborough. Peterborough Rivergate is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Peterborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 48 miles from Peterborough.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peterborough, followed by Great Northern. The train journey from Peterborough to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about £238 for a 20h 43m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Peterborough Whittlesea is the busiest station in Peterborough. Another popular train station is Peterborough, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Peterborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 74 miles from Peterborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Peterborough. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peterborough takes 910 miles and will cost you around £60. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £95 for a journey of 1020 miles. The most popular bus station is Peterborough Bus Stop, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Peterborough. Peterborough Rivergate is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Peterborough

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LTNLondon Luton
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving Peterborough

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 Peterborough

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Thorpe Lodge Hotel and Days Inn by Wyndham Peterborough. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Peterborough, with prices from £28 to £3,013 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Peterborough are about 35% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Peterborough

Most booked hotels in Peterborough

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Crown Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£152+
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The George Hotel of Stamford
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Pearl Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Holiday Inn Express Peterborough
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Peterborough

Hiring a car in Peterborough costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Peterborough (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 (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Peterborough, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Peterborough costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Peterborough (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 (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Peterborough, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Peterborough

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

Compact SUV
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