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

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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
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 24 miles 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 31 miles from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

Although Stirling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 24 miles 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 31 miles from Stirling. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airlines serving Stirling

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,469 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,863 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,447 reviews)
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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$ 189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 401 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from C$ 61 to C$ 1,300 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stirling are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

The Knowe Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 204+
Lubnaig Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 288+
The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
The Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+

Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 119 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, 18% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay C$ 3.25 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$ 38.91 and C$ 51.87.

Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 119 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, 18% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay C$ 3.25 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$ 38.91 and C$ 51.87.