Hemel Hempstead travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hemel Hempstead
With a population of 85,629, Hemel Hempstead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hemel Hempstead to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Hemel Hempstead
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cochin - Hemel Hempstead (61 High Street) and K2 Balti House (5 Two Waters Road) are great picks.
When to visit Hemel Hempstead
How to Get to Hemel Hempstead
Plane
When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hemel Hempstead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 3.0 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 36 km from Hemel Hempstead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hemel Hempstead, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 84 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Hemel Hempstead
Where to stay in popular areas of Hemel Hempstead
Most booked hotels in Hemel Hempstead
Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead
Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £31 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hemel Hempstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hemel Hempstead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.