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

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,491 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,072 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,456 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (231 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (444 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 $507 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gloucester are about 47% 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, 2230 reviews)
$240+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2172 reviews)
$103+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3235 reviews)
$87+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2739 reviews)
$109+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3403 reviews)
$92+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1874 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gloucester, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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