Warwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Warwick

With a population of 24,040, Warwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Warwick to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Warwick

Where to Eat in Warwick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Robbie's Restaurant (74 Smith Street) and The Chip Shed (24 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Warwick

Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Warwick

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warwick include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Warwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 82 miles from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Warwick takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warwick include easyJet, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Warwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 82 miles from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Warwick takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Warwick

Airlines serving Warwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warwick

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Warwick

Most booked hotels in Warwick

Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
The Warwickshire Hotel and Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£101+
Castle Limes Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+

Hiring a car in Warwick

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Warwick.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Warwick is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Warwick.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Warwick is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.