Hounslow travel guide

Hounslow Tourism | Hounslow Guide

You're Going to Love Hounslow

With a population of 66.292, Hounslow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hounslow to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hounslow

If you’re looking for affordable options, Delhi 6 (Blenheim Centre Prince Regent Road) and Plane Food (Terminal 5, Wellington Road) are great picks.

When to visit Hounslow

Hounslow in April
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hounslow in April
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hounslow

Plane

When flying to Hounslow, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hounslow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hounslow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hounslow to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. The train station in Hounslow is called Hounslow, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hounslow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 16 km from Hounslow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hounslow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hounslow takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Hounslow, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hounslow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hounslow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hounslow to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. The train station in Hounslow is called Hounslow, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hounslow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 16 km from Hounslow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hounslow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hounslow takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Hounslow

Airlines serving Hounslow

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hounslow

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £156 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hounslow

Most booked hotels in Hounslow

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
The Runnymede On Thames
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£146+
Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£176+

Hiring a car in Hounslow

Hiring a car in Hounslow costs £45 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hounslow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hounslow is Intermediate (Skoda Kodiaq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hounslow costs £45 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hounslow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hounslow is Intermediate (Skoda Kodiaq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.