Harlow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harlow

With a population of 94.365, Harlow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Harlow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Harlow

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fox Inn (The Green) and Erman's Kitchen (2 Fore Street) are great picks.

When to visit Harlow

Harlow in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harlow in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harlow

Plane

When flying to Harlow, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Harlow to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 35 km from Harlow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Harlow takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Harlow, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Harlow to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 35 km from Harlow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Harlow takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airlines serving Harlow

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow

Most booked hotels in Harlow

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Holiday Inn Express Harlow
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£114+
Roydon Marina Village Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Harlow

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £29 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Harlow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £29 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Harlow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.