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When to visit
How to get there
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Hiring a car

Hemel Hempstead travel guide

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With a population of 85,629, Hemel Hempstead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Hemel Hempstead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hemel Hempstead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead 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. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 3.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 36 km from Hemel Hempstead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hemel Hempstead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 84 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hemel Hempstead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead 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. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 3.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 36 km from Hemel Hempstead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hemel Hempstead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 84 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hemel Hempstead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Hemel Hempstead

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hemel Hempstead

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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Boxmoor Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£57+
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The Watermill Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Hemel Hempstead is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Hemel Hempstead is Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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