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

Leatherhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leatherhead

With a population of 43,544, Leatherhead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leatherhead to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Leatherhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Queen Stage (The St) and Crazy Bean Vegan Cafe (23 High Street Great Bookham) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pizza Loca (1-3 High St) and Osteria Toscana Leatherhead (24 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Leatherhead.

When to visit Leatherhead

Leatherhead in November
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in November
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leatherhead

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leatherhead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead 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 miles from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leatherhead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead 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 miles from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Leatherhead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leatherhead

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 Leatherhead

Average rates range from around £53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £566 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead

Most booked hotels in Leatherhead

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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Thatcher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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De Vere Horsley Estate
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Hiring a car in Leatherhead costs £76 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leatherhead (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 Leatherhead is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Leatherhead costs £76 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Leatherhead (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 Leatherhead is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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