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

Stirling travel guide

Stirling Tourism | Stirling Guide

You're Going to Love Stirling

With a population of 33,012, Stirling is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stirling to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stirling

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) and La Cucina (64 Henderson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stirling

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest domestic flight to Stirling departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest domestic flight to Stirling departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,843 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,277 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £198 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from £40 to £693 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

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The Knowe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Hiring a car in Stirling costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.88 and £25.17. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stirling costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.88 and £25.17. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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