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.

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
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 68 km from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Swindon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 68 km from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 km from Swindon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,571 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,585 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from $56 to $812 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 57% 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)
$124+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$134+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$114+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$122+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon City Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $3.76 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 $45.05 and $60.07. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $3.76 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 $45.05 and $60.07. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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