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 20m.

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 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 24 miles from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,566 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,191 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,058 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,532 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,134 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,588 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 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 $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $314 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 32% 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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Riverside House
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 572 reviews)
$188+
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The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2057 reviews)
$95+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1468 reviews)
$90+
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Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3423 reviews)
$172+
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Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Good (7.9, 4089 reviews)
$83+
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Apex Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3234 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs $48 per day, on average, or $97 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, 3% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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 $48 per day, on average, or $97 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, 3% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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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