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
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stroud in December
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 00m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Northampton takes 1h 02m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 00m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stroud using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stroud takes 130 miles and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,927 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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)
£113+
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The Frocester
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Wild Garlic Rooms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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The Stroud Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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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, 7% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.39. Full-size (Ford Transit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 8% 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, 7% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.39. Full-size (Ford Transit or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stroud, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

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