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
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in April
Estimated hotel price
£105
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 260 miles and will cost you around £33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 415 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 260 miles and will cost you around £33. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 415 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 (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from £14 to £1,673 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 13% 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)
£57+
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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)
£40+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.78. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £23 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.33 and £21.78. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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