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

Stirling travel guide

Stirling Tourism | Stirling Guide

You're Going to Love Stirling

With a population of 33 012, Stirling is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stirling to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stirling

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal Street) and The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 363
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 363
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stirling

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around RM 264 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about RM 134 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 91. From Dundee, the ticket costs about RM 108 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 15h 30m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around RM 264 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about RM 134 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Sixt, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 113 km and will cost you around RM 91. From Dundee, the ticket costs about RM 108 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square & The Orangery to great affordable options like the Ravenswood Guest House, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 628 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 813 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from RM 234 to RM 1,726 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 73% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

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Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 991+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 558+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 573+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 389+
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The Stirling Highland Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 569+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 480+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Stirling (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.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 per litre in Stirling (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.

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