Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cheltenham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheltenham

With a population of 103,249, Cheltenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cheltenham to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Cheltenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie, Cheltenham (Rotunda Terrace) and The Nook On Five (Imperial Square) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar (The Slaughters Country Inn Lower Slaughter) and No1 Cheltenham (Bayshill Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in December
Estimated hotel price
$286
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in December
Estimated hotel price
$286
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cheltenham

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (8,128 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,102 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,981 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,328 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

From 5-star hotels such as the The Porch House to great affordable options like the Kingsmuir Hotel, Cheltenham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $378 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $61 to $888 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 44% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$175+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$189+
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New County Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs $115 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.47 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.63 and $55.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (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, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs $115 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.47 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.63 and $55.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (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, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.