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

Berkhamsted travel guide

Berkhamsted Tourism | Berkhamsted Guide

You're Going to Love Berkhamsted

With a population of 16,243, Berkhamsted is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Berkhamsted to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Berkhamsted

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lussmanns - Berkhamsted (163-165 High St) and HERE - Berkhamsted (28-30 Lower Kings Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, ACRES at Ashridge House (Ashridge House Ashridge) and The Lounge By Graze Life (154-156 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Berkhamsted.

When to visit Berkhamsted

Berkhamsted in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Berkhamsted in May
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Berkhamsted

Plane

When flying to Berkhamsted, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Berkhamsted departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Berkhamsted, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Berkhamsted 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. The train station in Berkhamsted is called Berkhamsted, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Berkhamsted is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 26 miles from Berkhamsted. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Berkhamsted, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Berkhamsted takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Berkhamsted, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Berkhamsted departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Berkhamsted, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Berkhamsted 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. The train station in Berkhamsted is called Berkhamsted, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Berkhamsted is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 26 miles from Berkhamsted. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Berkhamsted, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Berkhamsted takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Berkhamsted

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Berkhamsted

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 popular areas of Berkhamsted

Most booked hotels in Berkhamsted

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£57+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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41 Crawley Road
0 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£38+
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The Penny Farthing Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Berkhamsted

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Berkhamsted (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 Berkhamsted is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Berkhamsted (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 Berkhamsted is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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