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.

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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 105 miles and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 190 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 U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 105 miles and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 190 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

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,305 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,915 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,324 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gloucester, with prices from $35 to $665 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gloucester are about 46% 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 Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3137 reviews)
$76+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2660 reviews)
$82+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3299 reviews)
$91+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1832 reviews)
$92+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3291 reviews)
$94+
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Central Hotel Gloucester By Roomsbooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2896 reviews)
$45+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Avenger or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Avenger or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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