Cirencester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cirencester
With a population of 16,214, Cirencester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cirencester to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Cirencester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wheatsheaf Inn (West End Northleach) and Jacks Tea Room & Kitchen (44 Black Jack Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Cirencester (4 Black Jack Street) and The Restaurant at Stratton House Hotel (Stratton House Hotel Gloucester Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cirencester.
When to visit Cirencester
How to Get to Cirencester
Plane
When flying to Cirencester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cirencester 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. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 miles from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Cirencester
Where to stay in Cirencester
From 5-star hotels such as the The Fleece at Cirencester to great affordable options like the Wild Thyme & Honey, Cirencester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £175 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cirencester
Most booked hotels in Cirencester
Hiring a car in Cirencester
Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £36 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Cirencester (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 Cirencester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.