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 Coconut Tree (59 St Pauls Road) and The Beefy Boys Cheltenham (70 Regent St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cantina del Barrio (162-164 Bath Rd) and The Clarence Social (Clarence Parade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in July
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in July
Estimated hotel price
$133
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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 205 miles and will cost you around $31. From Norwich, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 455 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 205 miles and will cost you around $31. From Norwich, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 455 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,081 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,972 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,851 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $217 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $19 to $686 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 51% 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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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2062 reviews)
$108+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1848 reviews)
$103+
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The Lygon Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1668 reviews)
$317+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2611 reviews)
$96+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2279 reviews)
$121+
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New County Hotel & Serviced Apartments by RoomsBooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2405 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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