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. Gloucester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Gloucester

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) and Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 476
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 476
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 6 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Gloucester. The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Gloucester. The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (4,585 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,420 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,685 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (774 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

Average rates range from around RM 488 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 922 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gloucester

Most booked hotels in Gloucester

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 488+
Ellenborough Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,440+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 463+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 374+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 518+
Citrus Hotel Cheltenham By Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 288+

Hiring a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay RM 8.89 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 RM 106.62 and RM 142.16. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.89 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 RM 106.62 and RM 142.16. The most frequently booked car type in Gloucester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.