Gloucester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gloucester

With a population of 128.721, Gloucester 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 Gloucester to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) and Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in December
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gloucester in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gloucester, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Gloucester

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 298 km and will cost you around £23. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about £138 for a journey of 1556 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 298 km and will cost you around £23. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about £138 for a journey of 1556 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,435 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,274 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Ellenborough Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£239+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Days Inn by Wyndham Michaelwood M5
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£41+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£88+
Citrus Hotel Cheltenham By Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£49+

Hiring a car in Gloucester

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £48 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.