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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cheltenham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cheltenham

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beefy Boys Cheltenham (70 Regent St) and The Coconut Tree (59 St Pauls Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cantina del Barrio (162-164 Bath Rd) and Brasserie Blanc Cheltenham (1 Promenade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cheltenham.

When to visit Cheltenham

Cheltenham in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9924
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheltenham in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9924
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 4 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheltenham, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheltenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 152 miles and will cost you around ₹ 3,588. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about ₹ 11,180 for a journey of 967 miles. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Cheltenham Arle Court, located 2 miles from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Royal Well Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheltenham, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Cheltenham is called Cheltenham Spa, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cheltenham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 88 miles from Cheltenham. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheltenham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Cheltenham takes 152 miles and will cost you around ₹ 3,588. From Amsterdam, the ticket costs about ₹ 11,180 for a journey of 967 miles. The most popular bus station is Cheltenham Cheltenham Arle Court, located 2 miles from the city centre of Cheltenham. Cheltenham Royal Well Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Cheltenham

Airlines serving Cheltenham

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (709 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 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 ₹ 10,072 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 15,318 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)
₹ 21,983+
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,478+
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,865+
Ellenborough Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 25,095+
Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,339+
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 9,210+

Hiring a car in Cheltenham

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,483. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volvo XC60 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Cheltenham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,862 and ₹ 2,483. The most frequently booked car type in Cheltenham is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volvo XC60 or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.