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 February
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in February
Estimated hotel price
$71
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 24m.

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 Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

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 24m.

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 Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,131 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,358 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,469 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $391 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from $54 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 58% 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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Lubnaig Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 695 reviews)
$189+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1464 reviews)
$135+
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The Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1128 reviews)
$113+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3555 reviews)
$112+
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Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3921 reviews)
$121+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1576 reviews)
$134+
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Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stirling costs $45 per day, on average, or $89 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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