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

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gloucester 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 Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 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

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gloucester 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 Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 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 (9,245 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
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $59 to $2,549 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gloucester are about 1% 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, 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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Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1736 reviews)
$135+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Tewkesbury Strensham
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1764 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $23 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $23 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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