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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stirling has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stirling

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) and La Cucina (64 Henderson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in November
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in November
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 31h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

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 31h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,197 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,159 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,977 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 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 Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $570 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from $93 to $1,591 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 26% 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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The Knowe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.9, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Riverside House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$322+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$154+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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The Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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The Waverley Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$185+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Hiring a car in Stirling costs $96 per day, on average, or $579 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.39 and $60.51.

Hiring a car in Stirling costs $96 per day, on average, or $579 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay $3.79 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 $45.39 and $60.51.