Leicester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Leicester
With a population of 339.239, Leicester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leicester has to offer.
Where to Eat in Leicester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The White Peacock (14-16 King Street) and The Fish & The Chip (19-21 St Nicholas Place) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Shearsby Bath (Bruntingthorpe Road) and Secret Garden Italian Restaurant & Lounge (Secret Garden Leicester) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Leicester.
When to visit Leicester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Leicester in August, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Leicester, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Leicester
Plane
Although Leicester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Leicester. The shortest flight to Leicester from India departs from Ahmedabad and takes around 18h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leicester, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Leicester to London takes 1h 05m and costs around ₹ 10,008 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 2,002 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Leicester is the busiest station in Leicester. Another popular train station is Leicester Narborough, located 9 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Leicester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 144 km from Leicester. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leicester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Leicester takes 193 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,084. From London, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,751 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Leicester Asda, located 5 km from the city centre of Leicester. Leicester Braunstone is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Leicester
Where to stay in Leicester
Average rates range from around ₹ 6,407 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,221 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Leicester
Most booked hotels in Leicester
Hiring a car in Leicester
Expect to pay ₹ 154 per litre in Leicester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,852 and ₹ 2,469. The most frequently booked car type in Leicester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.