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. The shortest flight to Cheltenham from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cheltenham from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 10m.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 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 $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $35 to $606 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 23% 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 Lansdowne
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2468 reviews)
$205+
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The Slaughters Country Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2244 reviews)
$213+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2212 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3274 reviews)
$88+
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Cotswold Grange
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1916 reviews)
$128+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3468 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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