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
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 24 miles from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 16m and costs around RM 494 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about RM 205 for a 4h 19m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Stirling. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 59 miles and will cost you around RM 70. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about RM 83 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 1.4 miles from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Stirling
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 563 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 856 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling
Most booked hotels in Stirling
Hiring a car in Stirling
Expect to pay RM 7.65 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 91.77 and RM 122.36.