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, The Lamb Inn - Eastcombe (Eastcombe) and Tomari-Gi (16 George St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stroud.

When to visit Stroud

Stroud in January
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in January
Estimated hotel price
£74
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.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Stroud. From Manchester, the bus ride to Stroud takes 443 km and will cost you around £33. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 1521 km.

Plane

When flying to Stroud, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 16 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Stroud. From Manchester, the bus ride to Stroud takes 443 km and will cost you around £33. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 1521 km.

Airports near Stroud

Airlines serving Stroud

Lufthansa
Good (7,012 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,335 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,774 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,330 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,636 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,841 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,300 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,669 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,708 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,281 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,324 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,085 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stroud

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stroud

Most booked hotels in Stroud

The Crown Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
Wild Garlic Rooms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
The Ragged Cot
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.47. 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, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.86 and £22.47. 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, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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