Bath travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bath
With a population of 93,238, Bath is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bath deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Bath
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Bath Brasserie and Garden (39 Milsom Street) and The Pump Room (Stall Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Marlborough Tavern (35 Marlborough Buildings) and Sanremo The Italian Restaurant & Oyster Bar (15 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bath.
When to visit Bath
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bath in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 31 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bath, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Bath
Plane
Although Bath doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 15 miles from Bath.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bath, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bath to London takes 1h 35m and costs around RM 313 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about RM 501 for a 3h 41m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Bath Freshford is the busiest station in Bath. Another popular train station is Bath Oldfield Park, located 0.8 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bath is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 97 miles from Bath. You’ll find branches of U-Save and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bath, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Bath takes 110 miles and will cost you around RM 170. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 58 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Bath Bear Flat, located 0.6 miles from the city centre of Bath. Bath Spa University is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bath
Where to stay in Bath
From 5-star hotels such as the The Windsor Town House to great affordable options like the Yha Bath, Bath offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 762 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 805 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Anabelle's Guest House and Wentworth House.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bath
Most booked hotels in Bath
Hiring a car in Bath
Expect to pay RM 7.79 per litre in Bath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 93.37 and RM 124.49. The most frequently booked car type in Bath is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.