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 6h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Poole, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Poole to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Poole takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 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 $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 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
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Poole is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Zoe or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.