Bourton-on-the-Water travel guide

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With a population of 3,162, Bourton-on-the-Water is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bourton-on-the-Water to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water in April
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bourton-on-the-Water in April
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bourton-on-the-Water

Plane

When flying to Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bourton-on-the-Water departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bourton-on-the-Water, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bourton-on-the-Water to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bourton-on-the-Water is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bourton-on-the-Water, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bourton-on-the-Water departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bourton-on-the-Water, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Bourton-on-the-Water to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bourton-on-the-Water is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bourton-on-the-Water, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bourton-on-the-Water

Airlines serving Bourton-on-the-Water

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bourton-on-the-Water

Average rates range from around £191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £281 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bourton-on-the-Water

Most booked hotels in Bourton-on-the-Water

The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£138+
The Old New Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£140+
The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£157+
Prince of Burford
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Old Bank Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£114+
The Blue Boar
4 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
£107+

Hiring a car in Bourton-on-the-Water

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bourton-on-the-Water (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Bourton-on-the-Water is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bourton-on-the-Water (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Bourton-on-the-Water is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.