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

Poole travel guide

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You're Going to Love Poole

With a population of 150,092, Poole is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 53 days in order to fully appreciate everything Poole has to offer.

Where to Eat in Poole

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria (Poole Quay) are great picks.

When to visit Poole

Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Poole in January
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Poole

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Poole from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Poole to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Poole takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Poole from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Poole to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Poole takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Poole

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Poole

KLM
Good (1,429 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,108 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,099 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,549 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Poole

Average rates range from around $189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Poole

Most booked hotels in Poole

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$193+
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Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$96+
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Heathlands Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$78+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Poole

Expect to pay $3.20 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.35 and $51.13. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.20 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $38.35 and $51.13. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.