Stamford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stamford

With a population of 20,526, Stamford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stamford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Stamford

Stamford in June
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stamford in June
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stamford

Plane

Although Stamford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 87 km from Stamford. The shortest domestic flight to Stamford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stamford. The train journey from Stamford to Birmingham takes 6h 55m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 7h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stamford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 km from Stamford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stamford using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Paris, the bus ride to Stamford takes 1408 km and will cost you around £158. From Milan, the ticket costs about £187 for a journey of 2663 km.

Plane

Although Stamford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 87 km from Stamford. The shortest domestic flight to Stamford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stamford. The train journey from Stamford to Birmingham takes 6h 55m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 7h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Stamford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 130 km from Stamford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stamford using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Paris, the bus ride to Stamford takes 1408 km and will cost you around £158. From Milan, the ticket costs about £187 for a journey of 2663 km.

Airports near Stamford

Airlines serving Stamford

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stamford

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stamford

Most booked hotels in Stamford

Crown Hotel Stamford
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£138+
The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
The George Hotel Of Stamford
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£170+
The Bull And Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
The William Cecil
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£147+
The Boot Inn - Rutland
3 stars
Mediocre (3.8, Mediocre reviews)
£50+

Hiring a car in Stamford

Hiring a car in Stamford costs £64 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Stamford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Stamford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stamford costs £64 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Stamford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Stamford is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.