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, The Lock Keepers (Horseshoe Drive Over, Highnam) and The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Slaughters Manor House (Lower Slaughter) and Côte Brasserie - Gloucester Quays (Merchant's Road Gloucester Quays) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Gloucester.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 Avanti West Coast. 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 FlixBus or National Express. 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 Avanti West Coast. 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 FlixBus or National Express. 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

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from £44 to £1,901 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 1% 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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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£100+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Tewkesbury Strensham
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£42+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs £57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Crossland X or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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