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

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. Yeovil deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Yeovil

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pen Mill Hotel (Sherborne Road) and Westlands Entertainment Venue (Westlands Entertainment Venue) are great picks.

When to visit Yeovil

Yeovil in May
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yeovil in May
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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. 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 Yeovil departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Yeovil. The train journey from Yeovil to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £229 for a 10h 04m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Yeovil using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Yeovil takes 225 km and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 249 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.

Plane

Although Yeovil doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 49 km from Yeovil. 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 Yeovil departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Yeovil. The train journey from Yeovil to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £229 for a 10h 04m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Yeovil using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Yeovil takes 225 km and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 249 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.

Airports near Yeovil

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Yeovil

KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,931 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,354 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,536 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,897 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,207 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,268 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,328 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (558 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Yeovil

Most booked hotels in Yeovil

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Folly Fields Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Ilchester Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Half Moon Inn & Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
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Half Moon, Sherborne by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£47+
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The Terrace Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£50+
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Hiring a car in Yeovil

Hiring a car in Yeovil costs £44 per day, on average, or £89 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, 24% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Yeovil is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Yeovil costs £44 per day, on average, or £89 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, 24% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Yeovil is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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