Yeovil travel guide
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You're Going to Love Yeovil
With a population of 43,733, Yeovil is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Yeovil to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Yeovil
If you’re looking for affordable options, Texas Rocks (70 Middle Street) and The Masons Arms (41 Lower Odcombe) are great picks.
When to visit Yeovil
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Yeovil in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Yeovil, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Yeovil
Plane
Although Yeovil doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 49 km from Yeovil. The shortest domestic flight to Yeovil departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Cross Country is the most popular train carrier serving Yeovil, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Yeovil to London takes 1h 35m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £29 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Yeovil Thornford, Dorset is the busiest station in Yeovil. Another popular train station is Yeovil Junction, located 2.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Yeovil is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 185 km from Yeovil. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Yeovil, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Yeovil takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Yeovil Yeovil, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Yeovil. Yeovil Rnas Yeovilton is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Yeovil
Where to stay in popular areas of Yeovil
Most booked hotels in Yeovil
Hiring a car in Yeovil
Hiring a car in Yeovil costs £42 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Bristol.
Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Yeovil (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.86 and £22.48. The most frequently booked car type in Yeovil is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.