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. Hemel Hempstead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Hemel Hempstead in April
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hemel Hempstead in April
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hemel Hempstead

Plane

When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 52 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 9 miles 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 Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 52 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Hemel Hempstead

Airlines serving Hemel Hempstead

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hemel Hempstead

Most booked hotels in Hemel Hempstead

Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Boxmoor Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
The Olde Kings Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£58+

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £31 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £17.85 and £23.79. 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.

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £31 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 £17.85 and £23.79. 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.