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

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

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.

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.

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.

Airports near Hemel Hempstead

Airlines serving Hemel Hempstead

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,815 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,822 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hemel Hempstead

Most booked hotels in Hemel Hempstead

Holiday Inn London - Luton Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Spark by Hilton Luton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Thistle Express Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£47+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £29 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.15 and £25.54. 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £29 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.15 and £25.54. 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 (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.