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

Stirling in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,259 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,245 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,634 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,671 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,287 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,509 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

Average rates range from around C$ 194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 446 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from C$ 70 to C$ 1,326 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stirling are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
The Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
Rob Roy Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 165+
The Waverley Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 113+

Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 144 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 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$ 39.36 and C$ 52.48.

Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 144 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 34% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay C$ 3.28 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$ 39.36 and C$ 52.48.