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.

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 Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. 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 Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,681 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,644 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,456 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,590 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,355 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (925 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (288 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,239 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $159 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, 1975 reviews)
$82+
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Hotel du Vin Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1602 reviews)
$104+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2766 reviews)
$51+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2443 reviews)
$78+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2218 reviews)
$98+
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Central Hotel Gloucester By Roomsbooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2805 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. 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 $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. 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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