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.

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

Coventry in August
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coventry in August
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Birmingham Airport (UK), 10 miles 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 London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £47 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Coventry is the busiest station in Coventry. Another popular train station is Coventry Canley, Wmidlands, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Coventry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Coventry takes 110 miles and will cost you around £16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Coventry Coventry Cannon Park, located 2 miles from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Pool Meadow is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

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 3 miles from the city centre. Further away is Birmingham Airport (UK), 10 miles 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 London takes 1h 05m and costs around £101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £47 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Coventry is the busiest station in Coventry. Another popular train station is Coventry Canley, Wmidlands, located 1.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Coventry is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 86 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Coventry takes 110 miles and will cost you around £16. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Coventry Coventry Cannon Park, located 2 miles from the city centre of Coventry. Coventry Pool Meadow is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Coventry

Airlines serving Coventry

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coventry

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Coventry

Most booked hotels in Coventry

Telegraph Hotel - Coventry
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£109+
Coombe Abbey Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Days Inn Corley
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£36+
Voco St. John's Solihull
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+

Hiring a car in Coventry

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 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, 9% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 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.

Hiring a car in Coventry costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 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, 9% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Coventry is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 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.