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

Swindon travel guide

Swindon Tourism | Swindon Guide

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
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
$136
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. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

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 CarWiz, 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. The shortest flight to Swindon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

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 CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $141 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Swindon, with prices from $58 to $829 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Swindon are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon

Most booked hotels in Swindon

See all
Leonardo Hotel Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$123+
View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$157+
View
Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$97+
View
Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$106+
View

Hiring a car in Swindon

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay $4.11 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 $49.22 and $65.63. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Swindon.

Expect to pay $4.11 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 $49.22 and $65.63. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Swindon