Stirling travel guide
Stirling Tourism | Stirling Guide
You're Going to Love Stirling
With a population of 33,012, Stirling is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stirling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Stirling
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) and The Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal Street) are great picks.
When to visit Stirling
How to Get to Stirling
Plane
Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 24 miles from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $98 for a 4h 13m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 65 miles and will cost you around $20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Stirling
Where to stay in Stirling
From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square to great affordable options like the Ravenswood Guest House, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $257 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling
Most booked hotels in Stirling
Hiring a car in Stirling
Hiring a car in Stirling costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.
Expect to pay $3.09 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.07 and $49.43. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.