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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hayling Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hayling Island

With a population of 16 887, Hayling Island is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Hayling Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Hayling Island

Hayling Island in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hayling Island in October
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hayling Island

Plane

Although Hayling Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Hayling Island. The shortest domestic flight to Hayling Island departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hayling Island, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hayling Island 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.

Car

Another option to get to Hayling Island is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 km from Hayling Island. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hayling Island, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hayling Island takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Hayling Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 33 km from Hayling Island. The shortest domestic flight to Hayling Island departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hayling Island, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hayling Island 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.

Car

Another option to get to Hayling Island is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 99 km from Hayling Island. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hayling Island, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hayling Island takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Hayling Island

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Hayling Island

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 Hayling Island

Average rates range from around £166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hayling Island

Most booked hotels in Hayling Island

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Waratah Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Newtown House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Queens Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Royal Maritime Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Ibis Portsmouth Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Hayling Island

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hayling Island (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hayling Island, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hayling Island (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. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hayling Island, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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