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

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) and Elote Tacos (Navigation House, 23 Commercial Rd, The Docks) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gloucester in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gloucester, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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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 centre.

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 215 miles and will cost you around S$ 19. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about S$ 69 for a journey of 705 miles. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gloucester using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 215 miles and will cost you around S$ 19. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about S$ 69 for a journey of 705 miles. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Bus, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Quedgeley is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Gloucester

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,812 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,319 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,274 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (977 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,304 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from S$ 45 to S$ 851 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 104+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 118+
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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 119+
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 119+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 120+
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Central Hotel Gloucester By Roomsbooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 58+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay S$ 2.40 per litre in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.71 and S$ 38.27. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gloucester, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.40 per litre in Gloucester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.71 and S$ 38.27. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gloucester, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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