Grays travel guide
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You're Going to Love Grays
With a population of 70,934, Grays is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grays to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Grays
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kara Lounge & Grill (The Kara) and The Bull Thurrock (98 Dock Road) are great picks.
When to visit Grays
How to Get to Grays
Plane
When flying to Grays, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grays departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grays, followed by Train. The train journey from Grays to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.6 km from the city centre, Grays Chafford Hundred is the busiest station in Grays. Another popular train station is Grays, located 0.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Grays is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 km from Grays. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grays, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Grays takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Grays
Where to stay in Grays
Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £161 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Grays
Most booked hotels in Grays
Hiring a car in Grays
Hiring a car in Grays costs £32 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grays (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Grays is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.