Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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, The White Horse (Redbourn Lane) and Queens Head - Harpenden (59 Southdown Rd) are great picks.

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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harpenden, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harpenden to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Harpenden using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harpenden takes 135 miles and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 145 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harpenden, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harpenden to Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Harpenden using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harpenden takes 135 miles and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Harpenden

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Harpenden

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harpenden

Most booked hotels in Harpenden

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Holiday Inn Express St. Albans - M25, Jct.22 By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Spark by Hilton Luton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£67+
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CiTi Hotel London Luton by Belvilla
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£35+
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Stuart Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Harpenden

Hiring a car in Harpenden costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.

Hiring a car in Harpenden costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.

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