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

Stroud travel guide

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You're Going to Love Stroud

With a population of 30,600, Stroud is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stroud to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stroud

If you’re looking for affordable options, William's (3 Fountain St, Nailsworth) and The Ship Inn (Brimscombe) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tomari-Gi (16 George St) and The Lamb Inn - Eastcombe (Eastcombe) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stroud.

When to visit Stroud

Stroud in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stroud

Plane

When flying to Stroud, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Stroud departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 km from Stroud. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stroud, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stroud takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Stroud, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Stroud departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 km from Stroud. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stroud, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stroud takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stroud

Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stroud

Most booked hotels in Stroud

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The Crown Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Ragged Cot
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stroud (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Stroud (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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