Hertford travel guide
Hertford Tourism | Hertford Guide
You're Going to Love Hertford
With a population of 25,847, Hertford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hertford to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Hertford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ponsbourne Pods (Ponsbourne Park Newgate Street Village) and Lussmanns - Hertford (83 Fore Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, LOMO Bar & Grill (25A St Andrew Street) and PEACH. (Hertford) (18 Fore St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hertford.
When to visit Hertford
How to Get to Hertford
Plane
When flying to Hertford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hertford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hertford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hertford to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Hertford Bayford is the busiest station in Hertford. Another popular train station is Hertford East, located 0.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hertford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Hertford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hertford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hertford takes 217 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Hertford
Where to stay in popular areas of Hertford
Most booked hotels in Hertford
Hiring a car in Hertford
Hiring a car in Hertford costs £21 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hertford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Hertford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.