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 7 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 31h 50m.

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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 31h 50m.

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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,300 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,687 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,444 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,824 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,533 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

Average rates range from around $247 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $528 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from $73 to $1,654 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 22% 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)
$258+
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Lubnaig Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$366+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$140+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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The Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Hiring a car in Stirling costs $100 per day, on average, or $702 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 71% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay $4.17 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 $49.94 and $66.58.

Hiring a car in Stirling costs $100 per day, on average, or $702 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 71% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay $4.17 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 $49.94 and $66.58.