Introduction
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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When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 330 km and will cost you around $33. From Paris, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 1312 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 London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 330 km and will cost you around $33. From Paris, the ticket costs about $240 for a journey of 1312 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 (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,559 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (645 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $71 to $604 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 55% 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)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$172+
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The New County Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.32 and $49.75. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.32 and $49.75. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.