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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gloucester has to offer.

Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) and Spicy Aroma Gloucester (Highlands Church Road) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 6 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gloucester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 266 km and will cost you around £31. From Paris, the ticket costs about £105 for a journey of 1307 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gloucester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 266 km and will cost you around £31. From Paris, the ticket costs about £105 for a journey of 1307 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (4,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,479 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,149 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,404 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,471 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,680 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (742 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,055 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (328 reviews)
LOT
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (656 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

Ellenborough Park
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£175+
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Days Inn by Wyndham Michaelwood M5
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£30+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£70+
Central Hotel Gloucester By Roomsbooked
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£33+

Hiring a car in Gloucester

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.