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
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in December
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.

Train

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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 270 miles and will cost you around $97. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 335 miles. 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

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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 270 miles and will cost you around $97. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 335 miles. 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

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,335 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,150 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (913 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (283 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $157 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 14% 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, 1971 reviews)
$76+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2745 reviews)
$57+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2431 reviews)
$79+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2207 reviews)
$97+
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Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2219 reviews)
$72+
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The White Hart Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 913 reviews)
$54+
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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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