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

Stafford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stafford

With a population of 65,290, Stafford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stafford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stafford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lesters Arms (Kiddemore Green Rd) and The Littleton Arms (St Michael's Square, Penkridge) are great picks.

When to visit Stafford

Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stafford in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stafford

Plane

Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Stafford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stafford departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Stafford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 46 km from Stafford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stafford departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stafford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stafford to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 for a 2h 38m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Stafford is the busiest station in Stafford. Another popular train station is Stafford Penkridge, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stafford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 199 km from Stafford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stafford using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Stafford takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Stafford

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stafford

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stafford

Most booked hotels in Stafford

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Weston Hall
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Abbey Hotel
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Holiday Inn Express Stafford By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£43+
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The Moat House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Stone House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Stafford

Hiring a car in Stafford costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.35 and £21.79. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stafford costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Stafford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.35 and £21.79. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stafford, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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