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

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 February
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harlow in February
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Harlow to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Harlow takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Harlow to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Harlow takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Harlow

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Harlow

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Harlow

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow

Most booked hotels in Harlow

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One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Holiday Inn Express Harlow
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Harlow

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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