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 4 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (8,157 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,546 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,020 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,037 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,388 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,581 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,443 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $44 to $455 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gloucester are about 55% 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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The Slaughters Country Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2221 reviews)
$224+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2155 reviews)
$104+
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Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1760 reviews)
$114+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3223 reviews)
$83+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2728 reviews)
$111+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3379 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $70 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34.

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