Warwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Warwick

With a population of 24 040, Warwick 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 Warwick to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Warwick

Where to Eat in Warwick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Robbie's Restaurant (74 Smith Street) and The Art kitchen (7 Swan St) are great picks.

When to visit Warwick

Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Warwick

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Warwick to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Warwick takes 153 km and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Warwick to London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £38 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Warwick takes 153 km and will cost you around £21. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Warwick

Airlines serving Warwick

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warwick

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Warwick

Most booked hotels in Warwick

Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Warwick Castle Knight's Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Warwickshire Hotel and Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£104+

Hiring a car in Warwick

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Warwick is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Birmingham.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Warwick is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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