Bourton-on-the-Water travel guide

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With a population of 3,162, Bourton-on-the-Water is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bourton-on-the-Water to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bourton-on-the-Water

Bourton-on-the-Water in April
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bourton-on-the-Water in April
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bourton-on-the-Water

Plane

When flying to Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bourton-on-the-Water departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bourton-on-the-Water, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bourton-on-the-Water to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bourton-on-the-Water is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bourton-on-the-Water, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bourton-on-the-Water, you’ll arrive at Brize Norton (BZZ), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Bourton-on-the-Water departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bourton-on-the-Water, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Bourton-on-the-Water to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bourton-on-the-Water is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 miles from Bourton-on-the-Water. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bourton-on-the-Water, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Bourton-on-the-Water takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Bourton-on-the-Water

Airlines serving Bourton-on-the-Water

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bourton-on-the-Water

Average rates range from around £203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £281 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bourton-on-the-Water

Most booked hotels in Bourton-on-the-Water

The Bird In Hand Inn, Witney
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£138+
The Old New Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£149+
The Bay Tree Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£159+
Prince of Burford
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Old Bank Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£122+
The Blue Boar
4 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
£105+

Hiring a car in Bourton-on-the-Water

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bourton-on-the-Water (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. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bourton-on-the-Water, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bourton-on-the-Water (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. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bourton-on-the-Water, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.