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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
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
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.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Stirling to Glasgow takes 0h 48m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 35 for a 3h 13m 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 17 for a journey of 241 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 & 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 C$ 180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 268 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
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay C$ 2.40 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$ 28.70 and C$ 38.27. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.