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.
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.
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.
When flying to Oxford, you’ll arrive at Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Oxford from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oxford, followed by Train. The train journey from Oxford to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 57 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Oxford is called Oxford, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Oxford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 km from Oxford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oxford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Oxford takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Oxford. Oxford Thornhill Park and Ride is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
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$ 224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 418 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay S$ 2.52 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$ 30.16 and S$ 40.21. 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.