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 July
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in July
Estimated hotel price
$105
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.

Train

The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 1.4 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 628 km and will cost you around $57. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 1127 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from downtown Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.

Plane

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

Train

The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 1.4 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 628 km and will cost you around $57. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 1127 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from downtown Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (7,965 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,509 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,940 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,343 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,931 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,209 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,567 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,993 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,506 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,358 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 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 55% 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 Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2114 reviews)
$102+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3137 reviews)
$84+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2661 reviews)
$100+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3301 reviews)
$99+
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Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2321 reviews)
$80+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3288 reviews)
$111+
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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 $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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