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 The Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal Street) are great picks.
When to visit Stirling
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 New York and takes around 6h 45m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stirling to Leeds takes 3h 12m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 113 km and will cost you around $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from downtown Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Stirling
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, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling
Most booked hotels in Stirling
Renting a car in Stirling
Renting a car in Stirling costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.
Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.