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 5 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
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$158
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 55m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Aberdeen takes 2h 38m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $90 for a 3h 45m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stirling using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 257 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 55m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Aberdeen takes 2h 38m and costs around $53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $90 for a 3h 45m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stirling using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 257 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

KLM
Good (1,446 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,707 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,494 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,673 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,175 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,153 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,132 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square Guest House 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 $162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from $73 to $535 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 49% 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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Lubnaig Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$133+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.47 and $47.29. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stirling, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.96 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 $35.47 and $47.29. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stirling, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.