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

Grimsby travel guide

Grimsby Tourism | Grimsby Guide

You're Going to Love Grimsby

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

Activities & attractions in Grimsby

Where to Eat in Grimsby

If you’re looking for affordable options, Farmhouse New Waltham (Station Road) and Green Man Grimsby (110 Station Road) are great picks.

When to visit Grimsby

Grimsby in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grimsby in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grimsby

Plane

When flying to Grimsby, you’ll arrive at Grimsby Humberside (HUY), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grimsby departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Grimsby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 143 miles from Grimsby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Grimsby, you’ll arrive at Grimsby Humberside (HUY), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grimsby departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Grimsby is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 143 miles from Grimsby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Grimsby

Airlines serving Grimsby

Lufthansa
Good (8,103 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,073 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,425 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,896 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,467 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,305 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grimsby

Most booked hotels in Grimsby

The Burlington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Kingsway Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£135+
Harrington House
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Holiday Inn Express Grimsby By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Dolphin Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Dovedale Hotel and Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+

Hiring a car in Grimsby

Hiring a car in Grimsby costs £27 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Grimsby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.00 and £25.33. The most frequently booked car type in Grimsby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Grimsby costs £27 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Grimsby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.00 and £25.33. The most frequently booked car type in Grimsby is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.