Budgeting for Your Stay: A Guide to The Cost of Short Lets in Oxford
The search for short-term accommodation in Oxford and Oxfordshire can often be a bewildering journey, particularly when it comes to deciphering the various costs associated with different types of accommodation on offer. Oxford is cited as being the fourth most expensive city in the UK in which to rent a home (after London, Cambridge and Brighton).
To help you navigate this maze and make an informed decision, we’ve put together a rough guide to shed light on what you can anticipate when searching for properties in this historic city. Whether you’re planning to relocate, visiting for business purposes, pursuing your studies, or staying for leisure, there’s a short let home to suit a wide range of budgets.
Short-Term Let Prices in Oxford and the Greater Oxford area
These are approximate prices for a mid-range fully furnished and equipped property with the rent inclusive of furnishings, heating and electricity, council tax, linen and towels.
| Number of rooms | 3 nights | 1-2 weeks (per week) | 3-4 weeks (per week) | 5-8 weeks (per week) | 9-12 weeks (per week) |
| Studio | £450.00 | £800.00 | £750.00 | £730.00 | £700.00 |
| One bed | £550.00 | £860.00 | £840.00 | £820.00 | £800.00 |
| Two bed | £650.00 | £950.00 | £930.00 | £910.00 | £900.00 |
| Three bed | £750.00 | £1,300.00 | £1,250.00 | £1,220.00 | £1,200.00 |
| Four bed | £850.00 | £1,500.00 | £1,450.00 | £1,400.00 | £1,350.00 |
Explore Staying Further Outside Oxford
If you find that your budget doesn’t quite fit with that of the prices for city centre properties that we have. We would recommend for you to explore staying outside of Oxford and commute into the city easily enough thanks to the easy transport links throughout Oxfordshire.
Short-Term Let Prices For Homes Within 5-10 Miles Of Oxford
Locations such as Kidlington, Begbroke and Nuneham Courtenay all easily commutable by car or public transport links.
| Number of rooms | 3 nights | 1-2 weeks (per week) | 3-4 weeks (per week) | 5-8 weeks (per week) | 9-12 weeks (per week) |
| One bed | £225.00 | £575.00 | £525.00 | £500.00 | £450.00 |
| Two bed | £345.00 | £710.00 | £680.00 | £655.00 | £630.00 |
Short-Term Let Prices For Homes 10 + Miles Of Oxford
Location such as Witney, Woodstock, and Charlbury – all easily commutable by car or public transport links.
| Number of rooms | 3 nights | 1-2 weeks (per week) | 3-4 weeks (per week) | 5-8 weeks (per week) | 9-12 weeks (per week) |
| Studio | £250.00 | £575.00 | £525.00 | £500.00 | £475.00 |
| One bed | £325.00 | £650.00 | £600.00 | £575.00 | £535.00 |
| Two bed | £430.00 | £775.00 | £750.00 | £735.00 | £705.00 |
| Three bed | £620.00 | £985.00 | £950.00 | £925.00 | £900.00 |
Short-Term Let Prices For Homes in Bicester
If you are looking to stay in a busy town only a short train journey (or bus) from Oxford, we would recommend staying in Bicester. This small town has excellent transport links to Oxford, as well as fantastic cafes, restaurants and is home to the illustrious Bicester Village – the perfect place to relax and shop after a busy day. Bicester is a quick 15 – 20 minute train journey to Oxford.
| Number of rooms | 3 nights | 1-2 weeks (per week) | 3-4 weeks (per week) | 5-8 weeks (per week) | 9-12 weeks (per week) |
| Studio | £240.00 | £560.00 | £525.00 | £500.00 | £455.00 |
| Two bed | £355.00 | £830.00 | £805.00 | £790.00 | £775.00 |
| Three bed | £432.00 | £1,250.00 | £1,200.00 | £1,165.00 | £1,105.00 |
Benefits of using Short Term Lets
Choosing a Short Let home or apartment over a traditional hotel or B&B, offers a host of advantages that can enhance your stay in Oxford. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits:
1. Cost Effective:
While hotels and B&Bs in Oxford can be pricey, short-term lets often provide better value for money. Short-term lets typically have fewer hidden charges too. The nightly rate charged by a hotel or B&B often won’t contain any additional charges whereas the nightly rate of a short-term let will include charges for Wi-Fi and utilities. This allows you to have greater clarity on your overall expenses, making it easier to manage your budget effectively.
2. Privacy:
When you opt for a short-term let, you gain exclusive access to the entire property for the duration of your stay. This means you have the space all to yourself, free from the hustle and bustle of a hotel lobby or shared accommodation.
3. Flexibility:
Short-term rentals afford you the freedom to live on your terms. Not only can you utilise the kitchen facilities of your self catering Oxford stay to whip up your favourite meals, but you can also book for as little as a few nights or as long as several weeks or months if you want a longer stay in Oxford. This flexibility means you can tailor your stay to fit both your schedule and budget.
Short-term lets often include all amenities such as laundry facilities, living areas, and multiple bedrooms, making them feel more like a home away from home. This can enhance the overall comfort and convenience of your stay. To make you feel even more at home, you can even invite colleagues or friends over for dinner.
4. Spacious Living:
One of the standout advantages of short lets is the generous living space they provide. Compared to the often cramped quarters of a standard hotel room, a typical one-bedroom apartment or studio offers significantly more room to stretch out and unwind. If you chose a larger property with 2 or more bedrooms, you’d get even more space which is particularly beneficial for families or groups, as they can share the cost of a larger property rather than booking multiple rooms in a hotel.
If you need any help with booking your short-term accommodation in Oxfordshire, please contact our friendly bookings team on 01993 222 200 or send us a message.
