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

Hitchin travel guide

Hitchin Tourism | Hitchin Guide

You're Going to Love Hitchin

With a population of 33,830, Hitchin is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hitchin to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hitchin

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hermitage Rd Bar & Restaurant (20-21 Hermitage Road) and The Farmhouse at Redcoats (The Farmhouse at Redcoats) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Red Lion Great Offley (Kings Walden Road Great Offley) and Priory Restaurant at Hitchin Priory Hotel (Tilehouse Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hitchin.

When to visit Hitchin

Hitchin in October
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hitchin in October
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hitchin

Plane

When flying to Hitchin, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hitchin departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hitchin, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hitchin 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. The train station in Hitchin is called Hitchin, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hitchin is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Hitchin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hitchin, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hitchin takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Hitchin St. Mary's Square, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Hitchin. Hitchin Great Offley Post Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hitchin, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hitchin departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hitchin, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hitchin 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. The train station in Hitchin is called Hitchin, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hitchin is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Hitchin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hitchin, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hitchin takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Hitchin St. Mary's Square, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Hitchin. Hitchin Great Offley Post Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Hitchin

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Airlines serving Hitchin

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 Hitchin

Most booked hotels in Hitchin

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Lodge Farm House B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Firs Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£57+
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The Red Lion Great Offley
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£49+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Hitchin

Hiring a car in Hitchin costs £30 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hitchin (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 Hitchin is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hitchin costs £30 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Hitchin (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 Hitchin is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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