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.

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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stroud to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stroud to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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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)
£114+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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De Vere Tortworth Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £60 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £60 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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