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

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Prospero (Greenhill Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 110 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Stratford-upon-Avon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Cambridge takes 0h 55m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 110 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,870 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,793 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,282 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around £136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £156 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from £30 to £258 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 72% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.11 and £21.48. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.11 and £21.48. Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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