Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22.576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$234
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,796 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,095 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $87 to $1,198 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 65% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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The New Inn Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$82+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$187+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $3.59 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.03 and $57.38. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.59 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.03 and $57.38. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.