Warwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Warwick

With a population of 24,040, Warwick 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 Warwick to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Warwick

Where to Eat in Warwick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Robbie's Restaurant (74 Smith Street) and The Art kitchen (7 Swan St) are great picks.

When to visit Warwick

Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Warwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Warwick

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warwick include easyJet, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Warwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 82 miles from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Warwick takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Warwick, you’ll arrive at Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Warwick include easyJet, Aer Lingus and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Warwick departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Warwick, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Warwick to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Warwick Claverdon is the busiest station in Warwick. Another popular train station is Warwick, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Warwick is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 82 miles from Warwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Warwick, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Warwick takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Warwick Warwick Bus Station, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Warwick. Warwick Racecourse is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Warwick

Airlines serving Warwick

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Warwick

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Warwick

Most booked hotels in Warwick

Genting Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£110+
The Warwickshire Hotel and Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Chesford Grange Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Castle Limes Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Warwick

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Warwick.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Warwick is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Warwick costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in Warwick.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Warwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Warwick is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.