Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Basildon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Basildon

With a population of 101 362, Basildon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Basildon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Basildon

If you’re looking for affordable options, Toby Carvery - Basildon (Toby Carvery - Basildon Festival Way, Unit 5) and Deniz Turkish Restaurant (59 Southernhay) are great picks.

When to visit Basildon

Basildon in June
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Basildon in June
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Basildon

Plane

When flying to Basildon, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Basildon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Basildon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Basildon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Basildon is the busiest station in Basildon. Another popular train station is Basildon Pitsea, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Basildon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 41 km from Basildon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Basildon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Basildon takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Basildon, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Basildon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Basildon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Basildon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Basildon is the busiest station in Basildon. Another popular train station is Basildon Pitsea, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Basildon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 41 km from Basildon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Basildon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Basildon takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Basildon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Basildon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Basildon

Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £138 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Basildon

Most booked hotels in Basildon

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Roslin Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Holiday Inn Basildon
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Oyster Fleet Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Basildon

Hiring a car in Basildon costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Basildon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Basildon is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Basildon costs £33 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Basildon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Basildon is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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