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 Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal Street) and The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
$72
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 24 miles from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 12m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Inverness takes 3h 45m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $44 for a 3h 46m 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 Hertz and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 65 miles and will cost you around $11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 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.

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 12m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Inverness takes 3h 45m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $44 for a 3h 46m 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 Hertz and Arnold Clark, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 65 miles and will cost you around $11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 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.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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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 By IHG, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $233 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from $54 to $331 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stirling are about 56% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Stirling by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

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Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 695 reviews)
$532+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1399 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3103 reviews)
$103+
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Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1061 reviews)
$101+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2939 reviews)
$109+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1465 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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, 11% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

Renting a car in Stirling costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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, 11% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

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