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.

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Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) and Elote Tacos (Navigation House, 23 Commercial Rd, The Docks) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 195 miles and will cost you around $41. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 695 miles. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 195 miles and will cost you around $41. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 695 miles. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,907 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,342 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,524 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $59 to $1,125 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 45% 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 Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$161+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$124+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.63 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 $43.46 and $57.94. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Compact (Skoda Scala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.