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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 153 km and will cost you around $9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 708 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 GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 153 km and will cost you around $9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 708 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
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Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,409 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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Malaysia Airlines
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Ryanair
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SAUDIA
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $38 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 52% 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, 1943 reviews)
$85+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2712 reviews)
$55+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2170 reviews)
$98+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2394 reviews)
$83+
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The New County Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2513 reviews)
$46+
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Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1823 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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