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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gloucester has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lock Keepers (Horseshoe Drive Over, Highnam) and The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Slaughters Manor House (Lower Slaughter) and Côte Brasserie - Gloucester Quays (Merchant's Road Gloucester Quays) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Gloucester.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 106
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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Gloucester. 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Gloucester. 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gloucester, with prices from S$ 68 to S$ 468 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gloucester are about 49% 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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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 140+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 124+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 155+
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New County Hotel & Serviced Apartments by RoomsBooked
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 71+
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Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 175+
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Hiring a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gloucester, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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$ 28.10 and S$ 37.47. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gloucester, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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