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

Hemel Hempstead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hemel Hempstead

With a population of 85,629, Hemel Hempstead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hemel Hempstead has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Hemel Hempstead

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Where to Eat in Hemel Hempstead

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cochin - Hemel Hempstead (61 High Street) and K2 Balti House (5 Two Waters Road) are great picks.

When to visit Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead in February
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hemel Hempstead in February
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hemel Hempstead

Plane

When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hemel Hempstead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles from Hemel Hempstead. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hemel Hempstead using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 52 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hemel Hempstead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles from Hemel Hempstead. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hemel Hempstead using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 52 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Hemel Hempstead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Hemel Hempstead

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
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SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,026 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hemel Hempstead

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Boxmoor Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Spark by Hilton Luton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£58+
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Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £34 per day, on average, or £102 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Hemel Hempstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.25 and £21.67. The most frequently booked car type in Hemel Hempstead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £34 per day, on average, or £102 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Hemel Hempstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.25 and £21.67. The most frequently booked car type in Hemel Hempstead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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