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 December
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in December
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 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 05m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stroud takes 125 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around £41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 05m 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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stroud takes 125 miles and will cost you around £7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,929 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,466 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,341 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (911 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,762 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,975 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,304 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)
£115+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Wild Garlic Rooms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23. Full-size (Ford Transit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £35 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23. Full-size (Ford Transit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 7% cheaper than other types, on average.

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