Stirling travel guide
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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 Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal Street) and The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) are great picks.
When to visit Stirling
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 24 miles from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Inverness takes 3h 45m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $55 for a 4h 13m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 3 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 65 miles and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 1.4 miles from downtown Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Stirling
Where to stay in Stirling
From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square & The Orangery to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Stirling, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $165 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from $54 to $399 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stirling are about 79% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling
Most booked hotels in Stirling
Renting a car in Stirling
Renting a car in Stirling costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.
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