Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stirling travel guide

Stirling Tourism | Stirling Guide

You're Going to Love Stirling

With a population of 33,012, Stirling is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stirling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stirling

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) and La Cucina (64 Henderson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stirling

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Dollar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,278 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,684 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,463 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,032 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,845 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,535 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from $41 to $930 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stirling are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Stirling by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

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The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2126 reviews)
$85+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1482 reviews)
$79+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3781 reviews)
$82+
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3566 reviews)
$142+
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Apex Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3374 reviews)
$105+
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Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.9, 4225 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay $8.86 per gallon in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $106.29 and $141.73.

Renting a car in Stirling costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay $8.86 per gallon in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $106.29 and $141.73.

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