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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stirling to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Stirling
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Allan Park (20 Allan Park) and The Grill Room - Hotel Colessio (33 Spittal 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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $54 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 hire 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 95 km and will cost you around $21. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 154 km. The most popular bus station is Stirling Bannockburn, Heritage Centre, located 2.3 km from the city centre of 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 to great affordable options like the Ravenswood Guest House, Stirling offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stirling
Most booked hotels in Stirling
Hiring a car in Stirling
Hiring a car in Stirling costs $68 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Stirling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.79 and $45.05. The most frequently booked car type in Stirling is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.