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 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harlow to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harlow takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harlow to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harlow takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Harlow

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Harlow

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,363 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow

Most booked hotels in Harlow

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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Holiday Inn Express Harlow By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Roydon Marina Village Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Harlow

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £24 per day, on average, or £48 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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