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

Where to Eat in Poole

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Poole Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 London and takes around 8h 05m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

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 London and takes around 8h 05m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Poole

Airlines serving Poole

Lufthansa
Good (8,269 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,255 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,098 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,673 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,015 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,332 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,748 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Grovefield Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Harbour Hotel & Spa Christchurch
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£150+
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Harbour Heights Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Holiday Inn Express Poole By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£49+

Hiring a car in Poole

Hiring a car in Poole costs £41 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.86 and £27.81. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Poole, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Poole costs £41 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.86 and £27.81. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Poole, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.