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

Cheltenham travel guide

Cheltenham Tourism | Cheltenham Guide

You're Going to Love Cheltenham

With a population of 103.249, Cheltenham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cheltenham has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Cheltenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Coconut Tree (59 St Pauls Road) and The Beefy Boys Cheltenham (70 Regent St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cantina del Barrio (162-164 Bath Rd) and The Clarence Social (Clarence Parade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 604
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 604
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cheltenham

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheltenham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 443 km and will cost you around RM 173. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about RM 247 for a journey of 1118 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cheltenham, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheltenham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheltenham using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 443 km and will cost you around RM 173. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about RM 247 for a journey of 1118 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Cheltenham

BRSBristol
BHXBirmingham
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheltenham

From 5-star hotels such as the The Porch House to great affordable options like the Crossways Guest House, Cheltenham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 629 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 944 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Cheltenham, with prices from RM 82 to RM 2,968 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Cheltenham are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

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Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 468+
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Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 456+
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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 406+
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Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 433+
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Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 582+
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Travelodge Gloucester
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 337+
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Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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