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
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in July
Estimated hotel price
$145
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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheltenham, followed by Avanti West Coast. 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 275 miles and will cost you around $40. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 695 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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheltenham, followed by Avanti West Coast. 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 275 miles and will cost you around $40. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $57 for a journey of 695 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 (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $218 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 39% 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 Lygon Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1634 reviews)
$297+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2022 reviews)
$108+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1798 reviews)
$105+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2566 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2234 reviews)
$100+
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Travelodge Gloucester
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 13 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $119 per day, on average, or $357 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $119 per day, on average, or $357 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia or similar) are, on average, 87% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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