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

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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 129 km and will cost you around $45. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 370 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 129 km and will cost you around $45. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 370 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

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,666 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,163 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,152 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,648 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (944 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (658 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $125 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 13% 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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The Slaughters Country Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2018 reviews)
$145+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1982 reviews)
$81+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2773 reviews)
$58+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2454 reviews)
$89+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2224 reviews)
$98+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1693 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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