Holiday rentals in Oxford, the United Kingdom

The historic university city Oxford is simply buzzing with activity, both during the daytime and evening. At night the city centre comes alive as visitors flock to enjoy the many bars, clubs and restaurants that surround Oxford University. Find Oxford holiday rentals in the Jericho and Science areas to be closest to the nightlife scene. Enjoy sampling the cocktails in Love Jericho on Walton Street before heading over to join in the fun on the dance floors at the ATIK nightclub in Park End Street. The Historic Gem is a three-bedroomed maisonette situated in the Science area to the North West of Oxford offering great larger-party self-catering accommodation than a hotel. Brewery tours are a popular choice at the Oxford-based Wychwood and Hook Norton breweries and spirit lovers will enjoy a sampling visit to the copper sills of The Oxford Artisan Distillery.

Whilst Oxford offers a wealth of opportunities for family days out, Summertown is a great base to find a family vacation rental with immediate activities. The Lavender House is a two-bedroomed family apartment with full self-catering facilities. It is just a short drive or bus ride to the city centre with easy access to local amenities including the Cherwell Boat House, which offers kayaking, punting and sailing along the River Cherwell. Children enjoy a visit to the Cutteslowe Park and Miniature Railway where they can ride on replica steam trains and let of their own steam in the playground and miniature golf course, both of which offer affordable pricing. Budding spies will enjoy a family day out discovering Oxford history via the Oxford Spy Mission Treasure Hunt trail. Buy a cheap treasure hunt booklet to begin plotting your walking tour of the historic city.

With so much to do in the local area, choosing to stay in holiday rentals in Oxford offers great autonomy for couples, singles, families and large groups. It’s easy to pack up a picnic for a day out exploring the city or rivers from your vacation rental apartment or to feed fussy eaters with their familiar favourites. Vacation rental apartments and campsites make great alternatives to traditional hotels and bed and breakfast accommodation in Oxford, which can be expensive in the city, particularly for families and large groups due to the popularity of the area with tourists. Shops and grocery stores are plentiful, and you will find a host of take-away options to collect or have delivered to your rental accommodation. Whilst you’re in the area search for Oxford’s own version of the classic mince pie that is known as the Banbury Cake. With added cinnamon, the cake is believed to date right back in history to the early 1600s. Rewley House offers families self-catering accommodation in Wellington Square, which is situated within Oxford University campus itself with access to the beautiful gardens and a licenced bar.

About 2 nights is the most common choice for those booking holiday apartment rentals in Oxford.

£103 per night is the approximate cost of an average holiday apartment rental in Oxford.

The cheapest month to rent a holiday apartment in Oxford is usually July. The cost of your apartment or rental property can be around 50% cheaper in July vs. the high season.

As of May 2025, there are 1,142 operators available to choose from for hotels in Oxford.

Prices for hotels in Oxford are updated daily.