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, 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
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,274 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,683 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,444 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,823 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,629 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (682 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $61 to $1,168 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 33% 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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The Greenway Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$365+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$172+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$169+
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs $43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.12 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 $49.33 and $65.77. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gloucester costs $43 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.12 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 $49.33 and $65.77. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.