Cirencester travel guide

Cirencester Tourism | Cirencester Guide

You're Going to Love Cirencester

With a population of 16,214, Cirencester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cirencester to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cirencester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wheatsheaf Inn (West End Northleach) and Jacks Tea Room & Kitchen (44 Black Jack Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Cirencester (4 Black Jack Street) and The Restaurant at Stratton House Hotel (Stratton House Hotel Gloucester Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cirencester.

When to visit Cirencester

Cirencester in April
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cirencester in April
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cirencester

Plane

When flying to Cirencester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Cirencester 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. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 km from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Cirencester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cirencester departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cirencester, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Cirencester 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. The train station in Cirencester is called Cirencester Kemble, and is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cirencester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 km from Cirencester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cirencester, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cirencester takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Cirencester

Airlines serving Cirencester

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 Cirencester

From 5-star hotels such as the The Fleece at Cirencester to great affordable options like the Wild Thyme & Honey, Cirencester offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £177 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cirencester

Most booked hotels in Cirencester

The Old Brewhouse
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£137+
Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£207+
The Fleece at Cirencester
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Kings Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£130+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Cirencester

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Cirencester (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 Cirencester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cirencester costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Cirencester.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Cirencester (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 Cirencester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.