Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cheltenham travel guide

Cheltenham Tourism | Cheltenham Guide

You're Going to Love Cheltenham

With a population of 103.249, Cheltenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cheltenham has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cheltenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie, Cheltenham (Rotunda Terrace) and The Nook On Five (Imperial Square) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Slaughters Country Inn Restaurant & Bar (The Slaughters Country Inn Lower Slaughter) and No1 Cheltenham (Bayshill Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in August
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in August
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cheltenham

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Cheltenham

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,063 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,873 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,846 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,238 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,455 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,547 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,416 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (225 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $213 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $35 to $1,102 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cheltenham by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2115 reviews)
$92+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3136 reviews)
$88+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2665 reviews)
$101+
The Colesbourne Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1843 reviews)
$113+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3303 reviews)
$103+
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1830 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80.