Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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, Green Man Hemel Hempstead (Leverstock Green Road) and The Cochin Indian Restaurant (61 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hemel Hempstead in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hemel Hempstead using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 241 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hemel Hempstead using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 241 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

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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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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Boxmoor Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £28 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.41. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £28 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.41. 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, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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