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 January
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Weymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 86 km 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 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 190 km 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 86 km 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 5h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Weymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 190 km from Weymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Weymouth

Airlines serving Weymouth

KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,045 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,510 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,711 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,280 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,299 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,434 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (198 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Weymouth

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Weymouth

Most booked hotels in Weymouth

Bay Tree House
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Harlequin Guest House with parking
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Sleeping Bear Hotel Dorchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£59+
The Duchess of Cornwall
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Driftwood B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Weymouth

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £47 per day, on average, or £94 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, 29% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.36 and £25.81. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Weymouth costs £47 per day, on average, or £94 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, 29% more expensive than at Bournemouth.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.36 and £25.81. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Weymouth, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.