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

Stirling travel guide

Stirling Tourism | Stirling Guide

You're Going to Love Stirling

With a population of 33.012, Stirling is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stirling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stirling

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cook's Of Stirling (78 Upper Craigs) and La Cucina (64 Henderson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stirling

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $97 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 134 km and will cost you around $39. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 154 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $97 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 134 km and will cost you around $39. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 154 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square & The Orangery to great affordable options like the Ravenswood Guest House, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $315 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from $91 to $669 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 73% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

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Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$384+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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The Stirling Highland Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay $2.92 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.92 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.03 and $46.71. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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