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. Cheltenham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cheltenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beefy Boys Cheltenham (70 Regent St) and The Ivy Montpellier Brasserie, Cheltenham (Rotunda Terrace) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Brasserie Blanc Cheltenham (1 Promenade) and Cantina del Barrio (162-164 Bath Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in March
Estimated hotel price
$119
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

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cheltenham. 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express 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

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cheltenham. 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express 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

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

From 5-star hotels such as the The Wheatsheaf Inn to great affordable options like the Kingsmuir Hotel, Cheltenham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $216 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

The Lygon Arms - an Iconic Luxury Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1176 reviews)
$283+
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 939 reviews)
$107+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1252 reviews)
$114+
Ellenborough Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 951 reviews)
$348+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3241 reviews)
$89+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4147 reviews)
$120+

Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.