Poole travel guide
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You're Going to Love Poole
With a population of 150 092, Poole is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Poole deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Poole
Activities
Other activities
Where to Eat in Poole
If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Poole
How to Get to Poole
Plane
When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Poole departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 156 km from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Poole
Where to stay in Poole
Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Poole
Most booked hotels in Poole
Hiring a car in Poole
Hiring a car in Poole costs £43 per day, on average, or £87 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.