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

Sherborne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sherborne

With a population of 9.558, Sherborne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sherborne to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sherborne

Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sherborne

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

Lufthansa
Good (8,240 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,539 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,456 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,929 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,789 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (622 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,314 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,299 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,449 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (206 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

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Folly Fields Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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The Mitre Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Pen Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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The Terrace Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
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The Preston
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£81+
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Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Sherborne

Hiring a car in Sherborne costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.72 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.58 and £27.44.

Hiring a car in Sherborne costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.72 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.58 and £27.44.