Gloucester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gloucester

With a population of 128,721, Gloucester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gloucester has to offer.

Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) and The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in February
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in February
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gloucester in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gloucester, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Gloucester

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles from the city center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Gloucester

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,649 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 849 reviews)
$105+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1126 reviews)
$100+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3247 reviews)
$82+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, 4314 reviews)
$112+
Days Inn by Wyndham Michaelwood M5
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1907 reviews)
$54+
Citrus Hotel Cheltenham By Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2274 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Gloucester

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gloucester costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.