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
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in February
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Stroud departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by LNER. The train journey from Stroud to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 91 miles from Stroud. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Stroud, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Stroud departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by LNER. The train journey from Stroud to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 91 miles from Stroud. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,802 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,341 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,693 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,176 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,928 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)
£96+
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The Frocester
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Falcon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £27 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £27 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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