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, Sevine Brasserie (13b) and Nuwairahs Japanese & Mexican Kitchen - Harlow (37-39 Station Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Harlow

Harlow in November
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harlow in November
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Great Northern. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles from Harlow. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Harlow using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Harlow takes 145 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Harlow, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Great Northern. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 1.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles from Harlow. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Harlow using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Harlow takes 145 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Harlow

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Harlow

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow

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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Harlow

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £31 per day, on average, or £63 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.63 and £23.50.

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £31 per day, on average, or £63 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.63 and £23.50.

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