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 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 Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m 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

You can travel by bus to Stroud using National Express or FlixBus.

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 Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m 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

You can travel by bus to Stroud using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Stroud

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Stroud

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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)
£84+
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Egypt Mill Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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The Bear Of Rodborough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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The Ragged Cot
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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De Vere Tortworth Court
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Stroud

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stroud costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.92 and £21.22. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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