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 March
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
$231
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 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $97 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $97 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 150 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,514 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,549 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $73 to $1,227 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 35% 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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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$57+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.06 and $52.07. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.06 and $52.07. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.