Cheltenham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheltenham

With a population of 103.249, Cheltenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cheltenham to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Cheltenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Coconut Tree (59 St Pauls Road) and The Beefy Boys Cheltenham (70 Regent St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cantina del Barrio (162-164 Bath Rd) and The Clarence Social (Clarence Parade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in September
Estimated hotel price
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in September
Estimated hotel price
£103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cheltenham

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cheltenham. The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. From London, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 338 km and will cost you around £27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 1094 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cheltenham. The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. From London, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 338 km and will cost you around £27. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £45 for a journey of 1094 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Cheltenham

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (6,963 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,321 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,715 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,572 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,898 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,748 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,655 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,427 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,616 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,014 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,328 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,065 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,831 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,181 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (952 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,286 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,013 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from £15 to £530 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 35% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

Queens Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
The Lygon Arms - an Iconic Luxury Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£216+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £44 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.15 and £21.53. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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