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

Welwyn Garden City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Welwyn Garden City

With a population of 44,725, Welwyn Garden City is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Welwyn Garden City to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Welwyn Garden City

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waggoners (Brickwall Close Ayot Green) and Côte Brasserie - Welwyn Garden City (1/3 Howardsgate) are great picks.

When to visit Welwyn Garden City

Welwyn Garden City in May
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Welwyn Garden City in May
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Welwyn Garden City

Plane

When flying to Welwyn Garden City, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Welwyn Garden City departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Welwyn Garden City, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Welwyn Garden City is called Welwyn Garden City, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Welwyn Garden City is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Welwyn Garden City. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Welwyn Garden City, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Welwyn Garden City takes 135 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Welwyn Garden City, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Welwyn Garden City departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Welwyn Garden City, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Welwyn Garden City to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Welwyn Garden City is called Welwyn Garden City, and is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Welwyn Garden City is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Welwyn Garden City. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Welwyn Garden City, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Welwyn Garden City takes 135 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Welwyn Garden City

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Welwyn Garden City

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 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 (9,972 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Welwyn Garden City

Most booked hotels in Welwyn Garden City

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Tewinbury Farm Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£155+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The View
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£61+
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The Brocket Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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London Luton Vale Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Welwyn Garden City

Hiring a car in Welwyn Garden City costs £27 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Welwyn Garden City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.63 and £20.84. The most frequently booked car type in Welwyn Garden City is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Welwyn Garden City costs £27 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Welwyn Garden City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.63 and £20.84. The most frequently booked car type in Welwyn Garden City is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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