Oakham travel guide

Oakham Tourism | Oakham Guide

You're Going to Love Oakham

With a population of 10,150, Oakham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oakham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Oakham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wheatsheaf (1 Stretton Road) and No.23 Uppingham (No.23 Uppingham) are great picks.

When to visit Oakham

Oakham in August
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakham in August
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oakham

Plane

Although Oakham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 27 miles from Oakham. Birmingham Airport (UK) 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 Oakham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oakham. The train station in Oakham is called Oakham, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oakham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 miles from Oakham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oakham using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oakham takes 175 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 255 miles.

Plane

Although Oakham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 27 miles from Oakham. Birmingham Airport (UK) 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 Oakham departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oakham. The train station in Oakham is called Oakham, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oakham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 85 miles from Oakham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Oakham using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Oakham takes 175 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 255 miles.

Airlines serving Oakham

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 Oakham

Average rates range from around £161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oakham

Most booked hotels in Oakham

The Admiral Hornblower
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
The Barnsdale, Rutland
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Brook Whipper-In Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Rutland Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£101+
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£80+
Redwings Lodge Uppingham
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£50+

Hiring a car in Oakham

Hiring a car in Oakham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% cheaper than airport locations in Oakham.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Oakham (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 Oakham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Oakham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% cheaper than airport locations in Oakham.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Oakham (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 Oakham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.