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.
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.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 15m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Stirling to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 26m and costs around AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about AED 73 for a 1h 30m 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.
Another option to get to Stirling is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 95 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 249 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.
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 AED 500 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 560 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.70. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stirling, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.