Bournemouth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bournemouth
With a population of 163,600, Bournemouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bournemouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Bournemouth
Where to Eat in Bournemouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, WestBeach Restaurant (Pier Approach) and TWELVE EATERY (12 The Triangle) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Art Sushi (42E Poole Rd) and LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar (Terrace Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bournemouth.
When to visit Bournemouth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bournemouth 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 December, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Bournemouth, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Bournemouth
Plane
When flying to Bournemouth, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bournemouth departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bournemouth, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bournemouth to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Bournemouth is called Bournemouth, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bournemouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 93 miles from Bournemouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bournemouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Bournemouth takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Bournemouth University, located 1.8 miles from the city centre of Bournemouth. Bournemouth The Westbourne is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bournemouth
Where to stay in Bournemouth
Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £199 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kensington Hotel and Heathlands Hotel Bournemouth.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bournemouth
Most booked hotels in Bournemouth
Hiring a car in Bournemouth
Hiring a car in Bournemouth costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 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, 16% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bournemouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.85 and £23.79. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bournemouth, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Bournemouth
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
£32/day
Compact estate car
4 adults, 2 Bags
£38/day