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 London and takes around 5h 25m.
Train
South Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Cross Country. 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Poole using National Express or Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Poole takes 217 km and will cost you around £22. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 764 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 £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 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 £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.43 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 £17.05 and £22.73. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.