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.
Where to Eat in Gloucester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lock Keepers (Horseshoe Drive Over, Highnam) and Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Gloucester Quays (Merchant's Road Gloucester Quays) and The Slaughters Manor House (Lower Slaughter) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Gloucester.
When to visit Gloucester
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.
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
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 210 miles and will cost you around $65. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $114 for a journey of 675 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.
Airlines serving Gloucester
Where to stay in Gloucester
Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester
Most booked hotels in Gloucester
Hiring a car in Gloucester
Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.57 and $47.42. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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