Oxford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Oxford
With a population of 154,566, Oxford 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 Oxford has to offer.
Where to Eat in Oxford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Oxford Brasserie (120-121 High Street) and The Oxford Kitchen (215 Banbury Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Oxford (41/47 George Street) and The Manor Garsington (16 The GreenGarsington) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Oxford.
When to visit Oxford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oxford in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 69 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oxford, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.
How to Get to Oxford
Plane
When flying to Oxford, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oxford from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oxford, followed by Train. The train journey from Oxford to Norwich takes 1h 52m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Oxford is called Oxford, and is located 0.6 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Oxford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 52 miles from Oxford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Oxford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 0.3 miles from the city centre of Oxford. Oxford Thornhill Park and Ride is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Oxford
Where to stay in Oxford
From 5-star hotels such as the Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons to great affordable options like the Tower House, Oxford offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $469 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oxford
Most booked hotels in Oxford
Hiring a car in Oxford
Hiring a car in Oxford costs $80 per day, on average, or $241 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Oxford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.77 and $45.02. The most frequently booked car type in Oxford is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (MG HS or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.