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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harlow in February
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harlow to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 50m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Harlow takes 110 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harlow to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 50m trip. 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Harlow takes 110 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Harlow

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Harlow

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,050 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Harlow

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 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)
£61+
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Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Holiday Inn Express Harlow
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Harlow

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 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 £16.17 and £21.55. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Harlow, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 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 £16.17 and £21.55. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Harlow, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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