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

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.

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Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) and Elote Tacos (Navigation House, 23 Commercial Rd, The Docks) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
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

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 Turo, 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 172 miles and will cost you around £7. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 710 miles. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 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

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 Turo, 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 172 miles and will cost you around £7. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 710 miles. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,718 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,250 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £636 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from £34 to £259 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 65% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

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The Slaughters Country Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £36 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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