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 4 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
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 30h 35m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $91 for a 3h 46m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 87 miles and will cost you around $40. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 160 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 30h 35m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around $98 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $91 for a 3h 46m 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 87 miles and will cost you around $40. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 160 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.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
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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 $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $329 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from $83 to $572 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 56% 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 Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$331+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$98+
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Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$143+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.41 and $49.87. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.41 and $49.87. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.