Coventry travel guide
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You're Going to Love Coventry
With a population of 308 313, Coventry is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Coventry deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Coventry
Where to Eat in Coventry
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Farmhouse Restaurant (215 Beechwood Avenue) and Blue Bistro (21 Spon Street) are great picks.
When to visit Coventry
How to Get to Coventry
Plane
Coventry is served by 2 airports: Coventry Baginton (CVT) and Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX). The closest to the city centre of Coventry is Coventry Baginton, which is located 5 km from the city centre. Further away is Birmingham Airport (UK), 17 km from the centre of Coventry. Coventry Baginton is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Coventry departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Coventry, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Coventry to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 32m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Coventry is the busiest station in Coventry. Another popular train station is Coventry Canley, Wmidlands, located 2.5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Coventry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 139 km from Coventry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coventry, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Coventry takes 193 km and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Coventry Coventry Cannon Park, located 4 km from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Pool Meadow is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Coventry
Where to stay in Coventry
Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coventry
Most booked hotels in Coventry
Hiring a car in Coventry
Hiring a car in Coventry costs £36 per day, on average, or £72 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, 11% more expensive than at Birmingham.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Coventry (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. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Coventry
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
£30/day
People carrier
5 adults, 5 Bags
£56/day