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 August
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in August
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 4 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (8,103 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,074 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,425 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,976 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,901 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,467 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,555 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,423 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $35 to $518 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 42% 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, 2115 reviews)
$95+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3137 reviews)
$87+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2665 reviews)
$102+
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The Colesbourne Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1843 reviews)
$113+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3303 reviews)
$101+
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Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2432 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

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