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Guildford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Guildford

With a population of 71,873, Guildford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Guildford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Guildford

The Gallery with Garden
Art & Performing Arts•Art Gallery

Where to Eat in Guildford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Asia, Guildford (20 Tunsgate) and The Ivy Castle View (Tunsgate Quarter, 98-110 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Guildford

Guildford in August
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guildford in August
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Guildford

Plane

Although Guildford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 43 km from Guildford. The shortest domestic flight to Guildford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Guildford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Guildford 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 6 km from the city centre, Guildford West Clandon is the busiest station in Guildford. Another popular train station is Guildford Shalford, Surrey, located 2.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Guildford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from Guildford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guildford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Guildford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Guildford Park Barn Bus Stop, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Guildford. Guildford Guildford central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Guildford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 43 km from Guildford. The shortest domestic flight to Guildford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Guildford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Guildford 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 6 km from the city centre, Guildford West Clandon is the busiest station in Guildford. Another popular train station is Guildford Shalford, Surrey, located 2.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Guildford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 43 km from Guildford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guildford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Guildford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Guildford Park Barn Bus Stop, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Guildford. Guildford Guildford central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Guildford

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Guildford

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Delta
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Air Canada
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guildford

Most booked hotels in Guildford

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Mandolay Hotel Guildford
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Oatlands Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Wotton House
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Guildford Harbour Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Brooklands Hotel Surrey
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£159+
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Travelodge Farnborough Central
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Guildford

Hiring a car in Guildford costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Guildford (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 Guildford is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Guildford costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Guildford (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 Guildford is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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