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. Gloucester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
$48
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.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,484 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,531 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,128 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,540 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,518 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,482 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (446 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $35 to $523 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gloucester are about 39% 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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The Slaughters Country Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2250 reviews)
$204+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2212 reviews)
$99+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3275 reviews)
$88+
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Cotswold Grange
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1916 reviews)
$128+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3468 reviews)
$95+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1896 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $83 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $83 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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