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. Oxford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Oxford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Oxford Kitchen (215 Banbury Road) and Turl Street Kitchen (16-17 Turl Street) 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

Oxford in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 313
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oxford in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 313
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oxford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Oxford to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 62 for a 1h 36m 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 140 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.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oxford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Oxford to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about S$ 62 for a 1h 36m 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 140 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.

Airports near Oxford

Airlines serving Oxford

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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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 S$ 225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 420 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oxford

Most booked hotels in Oxford

Malmaison Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 366+
Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
Holiday Inn Oxford
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
The Randolph Hotel, by Graduate Hotels
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 503+
Ramada by Wyndham Oxford
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 70+

Hiring a car in Oxford

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.31 and S$ 40.41. The most frequently booked car type in Oxford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.53 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 S$ 30.31 and S$ 40.41. The most frequently booked car type in Oxford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.