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, Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) and The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) are great picks.

When to visit Gloucester

Gloucester in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 472
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gloucester in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 472
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 4 miles 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 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 4 miles 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 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gloucester. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gloucester

Airlines serving Gloucester

Lufthansa
Good (4,687 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,584 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,968 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (187 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gloucester

Average rates range from around RM 478 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 908 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 496+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 475+
Ellenborough Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,565+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 390+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
RM 512+
Citrus Hotel Cheltenham By Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 374+

Hiring a car in Gloucester

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 107.28 and RM 143.03.

Expect to pay RM 8.94 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 107.28 and RM 143.03.