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 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Stroud departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. The train station in Stroud is called Stroud, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stroud is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 km 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Stroud takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Stroud
Where to stay in Stroud
Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 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 £37 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Stroud.
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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.