Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 Meadowpark (56 Kenilworth Rd) and The Westerton Arms (34 Henderson St) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around €53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €58 for a 4h 12m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stirling using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 113 km and will cost you around €10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €28 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

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 Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around €53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €58 for a 4h 12m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stirling using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 113 km and will cost you around €10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €28 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Air France
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Emirates
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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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 €118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €186 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from €47 to €655 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

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Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€203+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€73+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.76 and €25.01. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.76 and €25.01. 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 Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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