Worcester travel guide
Worcester Tourism | Worcester Guide
You're Going to Love Worcester
With a population of 100,023, Worcester 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 Worcester has to offer.
Where to Eat in Worcester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kings Head Bar and Grill, Worcester (67 Sidbury) and Browns at The Quay (South Quay) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Anchor Inn (54 Diglis Road) and The Fox & Hounds at Lulsley (Lulsley) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Worcester.
When to visit Worcester
How to Get to Worcester
Plane
Although Worcester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 27 miles from Worcester. The shortest flight to Worcester from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 15h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Worcester, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Worcester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $43 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Worcester is the busiest station in Worcester. Another popular train station is Worcester Shrub Hill, located 0.7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Worcester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 101 miles from Worcester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Worcester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Worcester takes 30 miles and will cost you around $7. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 100 miles. Worcester’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Worcester
Where to stay in Worcester
Average rates range from around $117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Worcester
Most booked hotels in Worcester
Renting a car in Worcester
Renting a car in Worcester costs $43 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Worcester.
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Worcester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Worcester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.