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 Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Train. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Norwich takes 1h 52m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 7 km 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 0.5 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 209 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km 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 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Train. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Norwich takes 1h 52m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 7 km 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 0.5 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 209 km and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 and up for a 5-star experience.

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

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

Broom Hall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1922 reviews)
$124+
Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 6114 reviews)
$117+
The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 660 reviews)
$79+
The Billesley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1807 reviews)
$149+
The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 722 reviews)
$86+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 8397 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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, 4% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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, 4% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.