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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (8,212 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

From 5-star hotels such as the The Porch House to great affordable options like the Kingsmuir Hotel, Cheltenham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $35 to $668 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 20% 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 (8.6, 2238 reviews)
$103+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2798 reviews)
$118+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3299 reviews)
$86+
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Cotswold Grange
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1925 reviews)
$140+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3492 reviews)
$104+
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2596 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $55 per day, on average, or $166 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04.

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