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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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
C$ 107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 107
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 30m.

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 Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 30m.

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 Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Swindon

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Swindon, with prices from C$ 46 to C$ 1,154 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Swindon are about 41% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Swindon

Most booked hotels in Swindon

Leonardo Hotel Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 92+
Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 85+
Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 100+

Renting a car in Swindon

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 174 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 3.04 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.46 and C$ 48.61.

Renting a car in Swindon costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 174 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay C$ 3.04 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.46 and C$ 48.61.