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
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in February
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 16 km 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 Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 km 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 Bournemouth, the bus ride to Stroud takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Stroud, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 16 km 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 Manchester takes 2h 19m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £28 for a 3h 26m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 km 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 Bournemouth, the bus ride to Stroud takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,146 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 reviews)
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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)
£88+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Falcon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.05 and £21.40. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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