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 January
Estimated hotel price
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in January
Estimated hotel price
£107
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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 507 km and will cost you around £44. From Paris, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 1489 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 507 km and will cost you around £44. From Paris, the ticket costs about £94 for a journey of 1489 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 (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from £26 to £504 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 25% 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£54+
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Central Hotel Gloucester By Roomsbooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£32+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £27 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 £16.13 and £21.51. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs £27 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 £16.13 and £21.51. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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