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

Cheltenham travel guide

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 4 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Cheltenham. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 miles from downtown Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Cheltenham. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 miles from downtown Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (955 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,256 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $19 to $2,237 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Cheltenham by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2785 reviews)
$74+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2465 reviews)
$79+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2235 reviews)
$98+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1695 reviews)
$91+
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Central Hotel Gloucester By Roomsbooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2809 reviews)
$43+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.7, 2954 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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