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

Ringwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ringwood

With a population of 13,685, Ringwood is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ringwood to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ringwood

Ringwood in November
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ringwood in November
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ringwood

Plane

When flying to Ringwood, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ringwood departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ringwood.

Car

Another option to get to Ringwood is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 137 km from Ringwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ringwood using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Ringwood takes 209 km and will cost you around £20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 459 km. Ringwood’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Ringwood, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ringwood departs from London and takes around 5h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Ringwood.

Car

Another option to get to Ringwood is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 137 km from Ringwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ringwood using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Ringwood takes 209 km and will cost you around £20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 459 km. Ringwood’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ringwood

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Ringwood

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ringwood

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £86 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ringwood

Most booked hotels in Ringwood

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The Burley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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The White Buck
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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St Leonards Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Cumberland Hotel - Oceana Collection
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£48+
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Burley Manor
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£157+
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Hiring a car in Ringwood

Hiring a car in Ringwood costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Ringwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.90 and £25.20.

Hiring a car in Ringwood costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Ringwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.90 and £25.20.