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. For delicious green meals, Tomari-Gi (16 George St) and The Lamb Inn - Eastcombe (Eastcombe) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stroud.

When to visit Stroud

Stroud in February
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in February
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Stroud to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stroud, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Stroud takes 115 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 115 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Stroud to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stroud, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Stroud takes 115 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stroud

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £116 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 Frocester
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Ragged Cot
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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