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
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stroud to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stroud to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 28m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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)
£80+
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The Frocester
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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The Falcon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £18 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £18 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

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