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. Stirling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Stirling
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) and La Cucina (64 Henderson Street) 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 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from Ireland departs from Cork and takes around 1h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Manchester.
Airlines serving Stirling
Where to stay in Stirling
Average rates range from around €125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €278 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from €41 to €824 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling
Most booked hotels in Stirling
Hiring a car in Stirling
Hiring a car in Stirling costs €75 per day, on average, or €150 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay €2.04 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 €24.47 and €32.62. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.