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
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 15m.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 15m.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,131 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,358 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around $160 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 $873 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)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$115+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$142+
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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, 21% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.56 and $58.08. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% 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, 21% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.56 and $58.08. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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