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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 38m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stroud takes 193 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about £29 for a 1h 38m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stroud takes 193 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,528 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Stroud

Most booked hotels in Stroud

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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Wild Garlic Rooms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £29 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.79. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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