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, The Lock Keepers (Horseshoe Drive Over, Highnam) and The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Slaughters Manor House (Lower Slaughter) and Côte Brasserie - Gloucester Quays (Merchant's Road Gloucester Quays) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Gloucester.

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 4 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester 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 Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester 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 Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

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British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
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Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,849 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
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Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Ethiopian Air
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ITA Airways
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Ryanair
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $47 to $366 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gloucester are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Gloucester by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

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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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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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Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1762 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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