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
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
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 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stratford-upon-Avon. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester takes 1h 45m and costs around $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $111 for a 2h 20m trip. Located 7 km 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 0.5 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km 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 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stratford-upon-Avon. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Manchester takes 1h 45m and costs around $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $111 for a 2h 20m trip. Located 7 km 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 0.5 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stratford-upon-Avon using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 217 km and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $218 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $272 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $75 to $1,182 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 52% 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)
$82+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs $152 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.67 and $56.90. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs $152 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.67 and $56.90. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.