Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cheltenham travel guide

Cheltenham Tourism | Cheltenham Guide

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 July
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in July
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using FlixBus or National Express. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using FlixBus or National Express. 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

Airlines serving Cheltenham

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,087 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (648 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,214 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from $19 to $2,237 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Cheltenham are about 20% 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

Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2736 reviews)
$51+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2427 reviews)
$81+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2201 reviews)
$72+
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1673 reviews)
$87+
Rising Sun Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2211 reviews)
$71+
The White Hart Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 912 reviews)
$55+

Renting a car in Cheltenham

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $30 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Cheltenham costs $30 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cheltenham, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.