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

Esher travel guide

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You're Going to Love Esher

With a population of 52,392, Esher is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Esher to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Esher

If you’re looking for affordable options, Layla Restaurant (110 High Street) and Bombay Social (44 High St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Esher (102-106 High Street) and Pounding Heart (110 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Esher.

How to Get to Esher

Plane

When flying to Esher, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Esher departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Esher, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Esher 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 1.2 miles from the city centre, Esher Hinchley Wood is the busiest station in Esher. Another popular train station is Esher Claygate, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Esher is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 14 miles from Esher. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Esher, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Esher 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 Esher, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Esher departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Esher, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Esher 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 1.2 miles from the city centre, Esher Hinchley Wood is the busiest station in Esher. Another popular train station is Esher Claygate, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Esher is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 14 miles from Esher. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Esher

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Esher

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 Esher

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The Foley
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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West End Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Bear Esher
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Hiring a car in Esher

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Esher (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 Esher is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Esher (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 Esher is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia XCeed or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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