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

Canvey Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canvey Island

With a population of 38.170, Canvey Island is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Canvey Island to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Canvey Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lighthouse Restaurant @ the Oysterfleet Hotel (21 Knightswick Road) and Lobster Smack Canvey Island (Haven Road) are great picks.

When to visit Canvey Island

Canvey Island in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canvey Island in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canvey Island

Plane

When flying to Canvey Island, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Canvey Island departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Canvey Island, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Canvey Island 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.

Car

Another option to get to Canvey Island is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 km from Canvey Island. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canvey Island, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Canvey Island departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Canvey Island, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Canvey Island 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.

Car

Another option to get to Canvey Island is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 km from Canvey Island. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Canvey Island

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Canvey Island

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 Canvey Island

Most booked hotels in Canvey Island

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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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Oyster Fleet Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£73+
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Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Canvey Island

Hiring a car in Canvey Island costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Canvey Island (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 Canvey Island is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Canvey Island costs £38 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Canvey Island (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 Canvey Island is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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