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

Rayleigh travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rayleigh

With a population of 30,196, Rayleigh is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rayleigh to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Rayleigh

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hazels MEZE Bar (28 High St) and Riva Meze Grill (28 High St) are great picks.

How to Get to Rayleigh

Plane

When flying to Rayleigh, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rayleigh departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rayleigh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rayleigh 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 0.5 km from the city centre, Rayleigh is the busiest station in Rayleigh. Another popular train station is Rayleigh Hockley, Essex, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rayleigh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Rayleigh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rayleigh, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Rayleigh 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 Rayleigh, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Rayleigh departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Rayleigh, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Rayleigh 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 0.5 km from the city centre, Rayleigh is the busiest station in Rayleigh. Another popular train station is Rayleigh Hockley, Essex, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rayleigh is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Rayleigh. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Rayleigh

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Rayleigh

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 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 Rayleigh

Most booked hotels in Rayleigh

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Roslin Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Holiday Inn Southend
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Ilfracombe House Hotel - near Cliffs Pavilion
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Oyster Fleet Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£73+
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Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Rayleigh

Hiring a car in Rayleigh costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Rayleigh (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 Rayleigh is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rayleigh costs £28 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Rayleigh (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 Rayleigh is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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