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

Cheltenham travel guide

Cheltenham Tourism | Cheltenham Guide

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$268
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in September
Estimated hotel price
$268
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheltenham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cheltenham from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (8,167 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,631 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,055 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 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 $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $60 to $1,382 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 36% 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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The Slaughters Country Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$379+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs $89 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.66 and $55.55. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cheltenham, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Cheltenham costs $89 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.66 and $55.55. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cheltenham, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.