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

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

Stratford-upon-Avon Tourism | Stratford-upon-Avon Guide

You're Going to Love Stratford-upon-Avon

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, Sorrento (7-8 Ely Street) 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
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
$198
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 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 23h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 23h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,536 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,996 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,968 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,324 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around $179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from $74 to $931 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 57% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

See all
Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$172+
View
The Arden Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$199+
View
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$175+
View
DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$187+
View
Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$143+
View
Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$173+
View

Hiring a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay $2.89 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.59 and $46.12. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.89 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.59 and $46.12. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.