Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stratford-upon-Avon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Prospero (Greenhill Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in November
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 115 miles and will cost you around $7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 115 miles and will cost you around $7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $56 to $646 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 48% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

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Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 485 reviews)
$169+
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Yha Stratford-Upon-Avon
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1139 reviews)
$29+
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The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1223 reviews)
$114+
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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2818 reviews)
$130+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1020 reviews)
$84+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2983 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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