Stirling travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stirling
With a population of 33.012, Stirling is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Where to Eat in Stirling
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Cucina (64 Henderson Street) and Cook's Of Stirling (78 Upper Craigs) 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. Glasgow Prestwick is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Stirling from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 34m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €52 for a 3h 09m 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 INTERRENT and Easirent, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 124 km and will cost you around €6. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €19 for a journey of 241 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.
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 €187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €184 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 €1.86 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 €22.24 and €29.65. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Ford Escape or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.