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$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stirling. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around C$ 222 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 258 for a 4h 08m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 3 miles from the centre.

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 Arnold Clark and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stirling using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 1.4 miles from downtown Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Stirling. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around C$ 222 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 258 for a 4h 08m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Stirling is the busiest station in Stirling. Another popular train station is Stirling Bridge of Allan, located 3 miles from the centre.

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 Arnold Clark and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Stirling using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 1.4 miles from downtown Stirling. Stirling Forth Valley College is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Delta
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Air France
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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$ 161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 265 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from C$ 71 to C$ 1,297 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stirling are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

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Thackray House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 243+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 105+
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Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
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Renting a car in Stirling

Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 121 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay C$ 2.75 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$ 32.96 and C$ 43.95. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 121 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Stirling.

Expect to pay C$ 2.75 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$ 32.96 and C$ 43.95. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Stirling, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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