Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cheltenham travel guide

Cheltenham Tourism | Cheltenham Guide

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 Ivy Montpellier Brasserie, Cheltenham (Rotunda Terrace) and The Nook On Five (Imperial Square) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar (The Slaughters Country Inn Lower Slaughter) and No1 Cheltenham (Bayshill Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in April
Estimated hotel price
£111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in April
Estimated hotel price
£111
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

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 105 miles and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 190 miles. 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

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 105 miles and will cost you around £22. From London, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 190 miles. 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

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,864 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,554 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,321 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from £26 to £495 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£54+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.62 and £23.49. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.62 and £23.49. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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