Stamford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stamford
With a population of 20,526, Stamford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stamford to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Stamford
How to Get to Stamford
Plane
Although Stamford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 54 miles from Stamford. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Aer Lingus, Ryanair UK and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stamford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stamford. The train journey from Stamford to London takes 7h 20m and costs around £42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £188 for a 10h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Stamford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 miles from Stamford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Stamford. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stamford takes 695 miles and will cost you around £17. From Paris, the ticket costs about £159 for a journey of 875 miles.
Airlines serving Stamford
Where to stay in Stamford
Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stamford
Most booked hotels in Stamford
Hiring a car in Stamford
Hiring a car in Stamford costs £60 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Nottingham East Midlands.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Stamford (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 Stamford is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.