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 July
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in July
Estimated hotel price
£62
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.

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.

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.

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.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,538 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,154 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,566 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stroud

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £249 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stroud

Most booked hotels in Stroud

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The Crown Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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The Falcon Painswick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Stroud/The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.32 and £25.75. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £34 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.32 and £25.75. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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