Poole travel guide
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You're Going to Love Poole
With a population of 150,092, Poole is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Poole deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Poole
If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Heights (73 Haven Rd) and The Anchorage (47 Haven Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Poole
How to Get to Poole
Plane
When flying to Poole, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Poole from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Poole to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Poole is the busiest station in Poole. Another popular train station is Poole Branksome, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Poole is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 97 miles from Poole. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Poole, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Poole takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Poole, located 0.4 miles from downtown Poole. Poole Parkstone - St John's Church is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Poole
Where to stay in Poole
Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Poole
Most booked hotels in Poole
Renting a car in Poole
Renting a car in Poole costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Poole (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Luxury (Class Luxury Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.