Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Swindon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Swindon

With a population of 155,432, Swindon 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 Swindon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Swindon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bell Inn (Purton Stoke) and Basset Down Complex (Lower Salthrop Basset Down) are great picks.

When to visit Swindon

Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
€69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
€69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Swindon

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 42 miles from Swindon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Swindon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 42 miles from Swindon. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Swindon from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,590 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,654 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,421 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,451 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,796 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around €69 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €153 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from €29 to €419 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 45% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon

Most booked hotels in Swindon

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Leonardo Hotel Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€60+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€52+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€74+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€49+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€54+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Expect to pay €2.08 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €24.85 and €33.14. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €2.08 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €24.85 and €33.14. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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