Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stratford-upon-Avon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Train. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Train. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Coventry, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

Broom Hall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1956 reviews)
$123+
Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 6180 reviews)
$149+
The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 664 reviews)
$70+
The Billesley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1844 reviews)
$171+
The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 748 reviews)
$94+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 8245 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon costs $44 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Intermediate (Renault Kadjar or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.