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 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 40m.

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 Sixt, 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 40m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,191 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,603 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,477 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,598 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 reviews)
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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 $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $339 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 28% 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 Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1467 reviews)
$87+
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Callander Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 731 reviews)
$68+
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3444 reviews)
$161+
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Apex Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3248 reviews)
$126+
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The Waverley Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1599 reviews)
$92+
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Rob Roy Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1301 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stirling costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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