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 February
Estimated hotel price
£112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in February
Estimated hotel price
£112
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 6 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 153 km and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 708 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 153 km and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 708 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (639 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from £15 to £1,708 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 18% 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 Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Queens Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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The New County Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

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