Henley-on-Thames travel guide

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With a population of 10,747, Henley-on-Thames is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Henley-on-Thames to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Henley-on-Thames

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro at the Boathouse (The Boathouse) and Bottle & Glass Inn (Bones Ln,Binfield Heath) are great picks.

When to visit Henley-on-Thames

Henley-on-Thames in November
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Henley-on-Thames in November
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Henley-on-Thames

Plane

Although Henley-on-Thames doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 44 km from Henley-on-Thames. The shortest domestic flight to Henley-on-Thames departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Henley-on-Thames, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Henley-on-Thames to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Henley-on-Thames Wargrave, Berks is the busiest station in Henley-on-Thames. Another popular train station is Henley-on-Thames Shiplake, Oxon, located 2.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Henley-on-Thames is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 km from Henley-on-Thames. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Henley-on-Thames, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Henley-on-Thames takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Henley-on-Thames doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oxford Kidlington (OXF), which is located 44 km from Henley-on-Thames. The shortest domestic flight to Henley-on-Thames departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Henley-on-Thames, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Henley-on-Thames to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Henley-on-Thames Wargrave, Berks is the busiest station in Henley-on-Thames. Another popular train station is Henley-on-Thames Shiplake, Oxon, located 2.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Henley-on-Thames is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 km from Henley-on-Thames. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Henley-on-Thames, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Henley-on-Thames takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Henley-on-Thames

Airlines serving Henley-on-Thames

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Henley-on-Thames

Average rates range from around £224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Henley-on-Thames

Most booked hotels in Henley-on-Thames

The Relais Henley
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£150+
Badgemore Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Hotel du Vin Henley
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£119+
The White Hart
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Catherine Wheel Wetherspoon Hotel
1 star
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+

Hiring a car in Henley-on-Thames

Hiring a car in Henley-on-Thames costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Henley-on-Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. Standard (Class Standard Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Henley-on-Thames, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Henley-on-Thames costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Henley-on-Thames (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. Standard (Class Standard Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Henley-on-Thames, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.