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

Gloucester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gloucester

With a population of 128 721, Gloucester 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 Gloucester has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) and Elote Tacos (Navigation House, 23 Commercial Rd, The Docks) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gloucester in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gloucester, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Gloucester

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 330 km and will cost you around $19. From Paris, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1312 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city center.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 330 km and will cost you around $19. From Paris, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1312 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,064 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (645 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $41 to $348 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gloucester are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Gloucester by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1963 reviews)
$83+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2731 reviews)
$51+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2419 reviews)
$92+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2195 reviews)
$76+
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Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1841 reviews)
$128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.7, 2902 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $36 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $36 per day, on average, or $107 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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