Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hertford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hertford

With a population of 25,847, Hertford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hertford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hertford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ponsbourne Pods (Ponsbourne Park Newgate Street Village) and Ponsbourne Domes (Ponsbourne Park Newgate Street Village) are great picks. For delicious green meals, PEACH. (Hertford) (18 Fore St) and Lussmanns - Hertford (83 Fore Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hertford.

When to visit Hertford

Hertford in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hertford in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hertford

Plane

When flying to Hertford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hertford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hertford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hertford 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 4 km from the city centre, Hertford Bayford is the busiest station in Hertford. Another popular train station is Hertford East, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hertford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Hertford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hertford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hertford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Hertford, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hertford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hertford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hertford 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 4 km from the city centre, Hertford Bayford is the busiest station in Hertford. Another popular train station is Hertford East, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hertford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 33 km from Hertford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hertford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hertford takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Hertford

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Airlines serving Hertford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 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 Hertford

Most booked hotels in Hertford

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One Pelham Grove Bed & Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Salisbury Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hertford House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Hiring a car in Hertford

Hiring a car in Hertford costs £22 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hertford (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 Hertford is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hertford costs £22 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hertford (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 Hertford is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard SUV or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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