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 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 Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (8,053 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,039 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,602 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,808 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,158 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,541 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,404 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,011 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $201 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $35 to $665 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 48% 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

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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2116 reviews)
$91+
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No131 The Promenade
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1548 reviews)
$181+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3135 reviews)
$87+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2664 reviews)
$101+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3303 reviews)
$103+
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2435 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 6% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $66 per day, on average, or $198 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 6% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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