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

Weymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Weymouth

With a population of 50,253, Weymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Weymouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Weymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shalims Balti House (24 Commercial Road) and Turks Head Weymouth (6 East St) are great picks.

When to visit Weymouth

Weymouth in February
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in February
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Weymouth

Plane

Although Weymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 53 miles from Weymouth. 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 Weymouth departs from London and takes around 7h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 miles from Weymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Weymouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 53 miles from Weymouth. 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 Weymouth departs from London and takes around 7h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 miles from Weymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Weymouth

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Weymouth

KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,013 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,477 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,484 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,440 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,678 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,261 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,290 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (312 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,411 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (193 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (577 reviews)
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth

Most booked hotels in Weymouth

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Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Driftwood B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Alexandra Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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George Albert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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BnB-side
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 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, 22% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Weymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.08 and £24.11. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £48 per day, on average, or £96 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, 22% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.51 per litre in Weymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.08 and £24.11. The most frequently booked car type in Weymouth is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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