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
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 25m.
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 Hertz and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Airlines serving Stirling
Where to stay in Stirling
Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from $46 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 16% 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 $43 per day, on average, or $86 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, 7% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.