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

Telford travel guide

Telford Tourism | Telford Guide

You're Going to Love Telford

With a population of 138,241, Telford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Telford to see all of its attractions.

Article

Where to Eat in Telford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Queens at Horton (Horton) and Hare & Hounds (Holyhead Road) are great picks.

When to visit Telford

Telford in December
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Telford in December
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Telford in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 69 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Telford, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Telford

Plane

Although Telford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 55 km from Telford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Telford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Telford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 207 km from Telford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Telford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 55 km from Telford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Telford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Telford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 207 km from Telford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Telford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Telford

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,641 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Telford

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Telford

Most booked hotels in Telford

See all
The Old Orleton Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
View
Voco Telford - Ironbridge by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
View
Ramada by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
View
The Telford Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£58+
View
Mercure Telford Centre Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£68+
View
Buckatree Hall Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£37+
View

Hiring a car in Telford

Hiring a car in Telford costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Telford.

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Telford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.19 and £24.26. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Telford, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Telford costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Telford.

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Telford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.19 and £24.26. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Telford, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Telford