Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stirling has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stirling

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cook's Of Stirling (78 Upper Craigs) and La Cucina (64 Henderson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stirling

Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 308
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stirling in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 308
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 331 for a 4h 18m 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 Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 62. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 73 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.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Stirling, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Stirling to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 331 for a 4h 18m 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 Manchester, which is about 312 km from Stirling. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stirling, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Stirling takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 62. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 73 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.

Airports near Stirling

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Stirling

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,808 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,845 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stirling

From 5-star hotels such as the Victoria Square & The Orangery 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 742 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stirling, with prices from AED 199 to AED 1,465 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stirling are about 74% 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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Roman Camp Country House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 823+
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The Abbotsford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 488+
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Holiday Inn Express Stirling
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 388+
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King Robert Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 297+
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Stirling Highland Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 478+
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The Waverley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 427+
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Hiring a car in Stirling

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 76.69 and AED 102.25.

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