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

Croydon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Croydon

With a population of 173,314, Croydon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Croydon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Croydon

If you’re looking for affordable options, YUMN Brasserie (69-71 South End) and Brasserie Vacherin - Croydon (48-50 South End) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Imperial Lounge and Restaurant (Airport House Purley Way) and Navaratna (60 South End) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Croydon.

When to visit Croydon

Croydon in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Croydon in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Croydon

Plane

When flying to Croydon, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Croydon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Croydon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Croydon 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 0.7 miles from the city centre, East Croydon is the busiest station in Croydon. Another popular train station is West Croydon, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Croydon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 9 miles from Croydon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Croydon, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Croydon 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 Croydon, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Croydon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Croydon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Croydon 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 0.7 miles from the city centre, East Croydon is the busiest station in Croydon. Another popular train station is West Croydon, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Croydon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 9 miles from Croydon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Croydon

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Croydon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Croydon

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £127 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Croydon

Most booked hotels in Croydon

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Hampton by Hilton London Croydon
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Beddington Park Lodge East
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Sofitel London Gatwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Leonardo Hotel London Croydon
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hilton London Croydon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Croydon

Hiring a car in Croydon costs £36 per day, on average, or £72 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Croydon (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Croydon, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Croydon costs £36 per day, on average, or £72 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Croydon (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Croydon, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Croydon

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Compact

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Compact
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