Gloucester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gloucester
With a population of 128 721, Gloucester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gloucester has to offer.
Where to Eat in Gloucester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf House Restaurant with Rooms (Over) and Bella Mia Pizza at No.1 (Commercial Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Gloucester
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gloucester in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gloucester, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Gloucester
Plane
When flying to Gloucester, you’ll arrive at Gloucestershire (GLO), which is located 6 km from the city centre
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gloucester, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Gloucester is called Gloucester, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gloucester is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 151 km from Gloucester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gloucester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Gloucester takes 245 km and will cost you around C$ 59. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about C$ 113 for a journey of 1070 km. The most popular bus station is Gloucester Longlevens, located 2.4 km from downtown Gloucester. Gloucester Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Gloucester
Where to stay in Gloucester
Average rates range from around C$ 140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 264 and up for a 5-star experience.