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 (8,125 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,440 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,564 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $35 to $833 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 33% 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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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2129 reviews)
$105+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3180 reviews)
$87+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2686 reviews)
$100+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3304 reviews)
$109+
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New County Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2899 reviews)
$46+
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Citrus Hotel Cheltenham By Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2741 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $68 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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