Swindon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Swindon
With a population of 155.432, Swindon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Swindon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Swindon
Activities
Where to Eat in Swindon
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) and Basset Down Complex (Lower Salthrop Basset Down) are great picks.
When to visit Swindon
How to Get to Swindon
Plane
Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 68 km from Swindon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Swindon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 24m.
Car
Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Swindon
Where to stay in Swindon
Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £60 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from £25 to £354 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 43% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon
Most booked hotels in Swindon
Hiring a car in Swindon
Hiring a car in Swindon costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 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, 27% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.84 and £27.79. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.