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

Harpenden travel guide

Harpenden Tourism | Harpenden Guide

You're Going to Love Harpenden

With a population of 28,966, Harpenden is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harpenden to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Harpenden

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lussmanns - Harpenden (20a Leyton Road) and The Engineer Pub and Restaurant (12 St Johns Road) are great picks.

When to visit Harpenden

Harpenden in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harpenden in November
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harpenden

Plane

When flying to Harpenden, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harpenden departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harpenden, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harpenden to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Harpenden is called Harpenden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harpenden is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles from Harpenden. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpenden, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Harpenden takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Harpenden, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harpenden departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harpenden, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harpenden to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Harpenden is called Harpenden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harpenden is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 24 miles from Harpenden. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harpenden, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Harpenden takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Harpenden

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Harpenden

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Harpenden

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Harpenden

Most booked hotels in Harpenden

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£57+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£76+
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41 Crawley Road
0 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£38+
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Citi Hotel London Luton
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Harpenden

Hiring a car in Harpenden costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Harpenden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Harpenden, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Harpenden costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Harpenden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Harpenden, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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