Stirling travel guide

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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, The Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal Street) and The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 24 miles from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to London takes 4h 19m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $112 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 70 miles and will cost you around $27. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 96 miles. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 24 miles from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to London takes 4h 19m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $112 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 70 miles and will cost you around $27. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 96 miles. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (7,210 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,141 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,658 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,837 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,863 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,730 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,919 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 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 $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from $91 to $667 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 83% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$229+
Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$394+
Holiday Inn Express Stirling
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$222+
King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$185+
The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$220+
Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$180+

Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.30 and $48.40. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stirling, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.30 and $48.40. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stirling, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

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