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.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 166
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 only carrier operating train routes to Cheltenham. 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 rental from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 1110 km and will cost you around C$ 92. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 121 for a journey of 1521 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from downtown 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 only carrier operating train routes to Cheltenham. 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 rental from London, which is about 142 km from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Cheltenham. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 1110 km and will cost you around C$ 92. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 121 for a journey of 1521 km. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Royal Well Bus, located 0.1 km from downtown Cheltenham. Cheltenham Gchq is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Cheltenham

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,083 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,909 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 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 Kingsmuir Hotel, Cheltenham offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 226 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheltenham

Most booked hotels in Cheltenham

The Lygon Arms - an Iconic Luxury Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 327+
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 80+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 157+
Travelodge Gloucester
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 61+

Renting a car in Cheltenham

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70.

Expect to pay C$ 2.42 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.03 and C$ 38.70.