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$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
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 Vancouver and takes around 13h 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 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 39 km from Stirling. The shortest flight to Stirling from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 13h 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 Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,664 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,406 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,794 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,524 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

Average rates range from around C$ 191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 410 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stirling, with prices from C$ 65 to C$ 1,307 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stirling are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling

Most booked hotels in Stirling

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Lubnaig Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 291+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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The Crown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Dalgair House Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Rob Roy Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 167+
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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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.13 and C$ 52.18.

Renting a car in Stirling costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 120 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, 21% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.13 and C$ 52.18.

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