Oakham travel guide

Oakham Tourism | Oakham Guide

You're Going to Love Oakham

With a population of 10.150, Oakham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oakham to see all of its attractions.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oakham in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 128
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oakham. The train journey from Oakham to London takes 7h 20m and costs around C$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 75 for a 7h 25m trip. The train station in Oakham is called Oakham, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oakham. The train journey from Oakham to London takes 7h 20m and costs around C$ 71 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 75 for a 7h 25m trip. The train station in Oakham is called Oakham, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Oakham.

Airlines serving Oakham

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Oakham

Most booked hotels in Oakham

The Admiral Hornblower
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
The Barnsdale
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Brook Whipper-In Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
Rutland Hall Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 171+
Normanton Park Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 131+

Renting a car in Oakham

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Oakham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.57 and C$ 40.76. The most frequently booked car type in Oakham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Oakham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.57 and C$ 40.76. The most frequently booked car type in Oakham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.