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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
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hemel Hempstead in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 Edinburgh 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 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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

You can travel by bus to Hemel Hempstead using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 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 Edinburgh 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 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m 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

You can travel by bus to Hemel Hempstead using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hemel Hempstead

Most booked hotels in Hemel Hempstead

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Boxmoor Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Spark by Hilton Luton
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £44 per day, on average, or £132 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £44 per day, on average, or £132 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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