Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Swindon has to offer.

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
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
$64
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 the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL 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 42 miles from Swindon. The shortest flight to Swindon from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,165 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from $33 to $832 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Swindon by neighborhood

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, 3111 reviews)
$66+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4304 reviews)
$70+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2216 reviews)
$86+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2259 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs $79 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $8.14 per gallon in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $97.66 and $130.22. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Van or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Swindon costs $79 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $8.14 per gallon in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $97.66 and $130.22. The most frequently booked car type in Swindon is Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Van or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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