Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 4 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
₹ 7324
1 night at 3-star hotel
Swindon in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7324
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Swindon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Swindon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Swindon

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Swindon

Lufthansa
Good (8,281 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,782 reviews)
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Where to stay in Swindon

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,822 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,592 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,552+
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Holiday Inn Express Swindon West By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,409+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,351+
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Holiday Inn Swindon By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,219+
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Village Hotel Swindon
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 5,694+
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Hiring a car in Swindon

Hiring a car in Swindon costs ₹ 9,932 per day, on average, or ₹ 39,728 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Swindon costs ₹ 9,932 per day, on average, or ₹ 39,728 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 per litre in Swindon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Swindon, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

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