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 The Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal 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. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Stirling from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 70 for a 4h 10m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 95 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 249 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from downtown 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 to great affordable options like the Ravenswood Guest House, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling
Most booked hotels in Stirling
Renting a car in Stirling
Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 120 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Standard (Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.