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

Stoke-on-Trent travel guide

Stoke-on-Trent Tourism | Stoke-on-Trent Guide

You're Going to Love Stoke-on-Trent

With a population of 260,419, Stoke-on-Trent is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stoke-on-Trent deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Stoke-on-Trent

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Villa Verde (Cheadle Road) and The Star at Cotton (Star Bank, Oakamoor) are great picks.

When to visit Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent in December
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stoke-on-Trent in December
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stoke-on-Trent

Plane

Although Stoke-on-Trent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 39 km from Stoke-on-Trent. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stoke-on-Trent departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Stoke-on-Trent is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 218 km from Stoke-on-Trent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Stoke-on-Trent doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 39 km from Stoke-on-Trent. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stoke-on-Trent departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Stoke-on-Trent is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 218 km from Stoke-on-Trent. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Stoke-on-Trent

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Stoke-on-Trent

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stoke-on-Trent

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £42 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stoke-on-Trent

Most booked hotels in Stoke-on-Trent

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Clayhanger Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hilton Garden Inn Stoke on Trent
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Stone House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Holiday Inn Express Stoke On Trent By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Stafford
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£43+
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Holiday Inn Stoke On Trent M6, Jct.15 By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent

Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent costs £28 per day, on average, or £55 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Stoke-on-Trent.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Stoke-on-Trent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.45 and £24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Stoke-on-Trent is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stoke-on-Trent costs £28 per day, on average, or £55 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Stoke-on-Trent.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Stoke-on-Trent (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.45 and £24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Stoke-on-Trent is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Stoke-on-Trent

Standard

5 adults, 3 Bags

£25/day

Standard

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£27/day

Economy
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