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

Gloucester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gloucester

With a population of 128.721, Gloucester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gloucester to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Brasserie at Gloucester Robinswood Hotel (Marlstone Close, Robinswood Hill) and The Pilot Inn (The Pilot Inn, Sellars Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gloucester in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gloucester, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Gloucester

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 435 km and will cost you around $168. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $123 for a journey of 539 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 435 km and will cost you around $168. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $123 for a journey of 539 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $73 to $602 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$123+
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Central Hotel Gloucester By Roomsbooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$78+
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The White Hart Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$93+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay $3.15 per litre in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.80 and $50.40. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.15 per litre in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.80 and $50.40. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.