Poole travel guide
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You're Going to Love Poole
With a population of 150,092, Poole 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 Poole has to offer.
Where to Eat in Poole
If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Poole
How to Get to Poole
Plane
When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Poole from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Haslemere takes 1h 06m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Poole takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from downtown Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Poole
Where to stay in Poole
Average rates range from around C$ 178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 202 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Poole
Most booked hotels in Poole
Renting a car in Poole
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.