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

Oakham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oakham

With a population of 10.150, Oakham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oakham has to offer.

Where to Eat in Oakham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wheatsheaf (1 Stretton Road) and No.23 Uppingham (No.23 Uppingham) are great picks.

When to visit Oakham

Oakham in September
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakham in September
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oakham

Plane

Although Oakham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 44 km from Oakham. The shortest flight to Oakham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

The train station in Oakham is called Oakham, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oakham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 136 km from Oakham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Oakham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 44 km from Oakham. The shortest flight to Oakham from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

The train station in Oakham is called Oakham, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Oakham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 136 km from Oakham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Oakham

BHXBirmingham
LTNLondon Luton
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Oakham

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,999 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oakham

Most booked hotels in Oakham

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Wisteria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1494 reviews)
$128+
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The Barnsdale, Rutland
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1551 reviews)
$155+
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Normanton Park Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1630 reviews)
$92+
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The Marquess of Exeter
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 802 reviews)
$60+
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Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2252 reviews)
$136+
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Redwings Lodge Rutland
2 stars
Good (7.5, 2476 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in Oakham

Renting a car in Oakham costs $44 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Oakham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40.

Renting a car in Oakham costs $44 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay $8.03 per gallon in Oakham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.30 and $128.40.