Stroud travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stroud
With a population of 30,600, Stroud is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stroud to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Stroud
Where to Eat in Stroud
If you’re looking for affordable options, William's (3 Fountain St, Nailsworth) and The Ship Inn (Brimscombe) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tomari-Gi (16 George St) and The Lamb Inn - Eastcombe (Eastcombe) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stroud.
When to visit Stroud
How to Get to Stroud
Plane
When flying to Stroud, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Stroud departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stroud, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stroud to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 91 miles from Stroud. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stroud, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stroud takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Stroud
Where to stay in Stroud
Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stroud
Most booked hotels in Stroud
Hiring a car in Stroud
Hiring a car in Stroud costs £45 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at London Heathrow.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Stroud (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Stroud is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.