Hereford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hereford

With a population of 58,281, Hereford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hereford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hereford

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Beefy Boys Hereford (3 Garrick Lane) and Déjà Vu (5 The Mews, St Owens Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Courtyard Cafe Bar (The Courtyard Edgar Street) and Carriages Restaurant (Unit 12a Whitestone Business Park) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hereford.

When to visit Hereford

Hereford in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hereford in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hereford

Plane

Although Hereford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 47 miles from Hereford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hereford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Hereford is called Hereford, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hereford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 117 miles from Hereford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Hereford. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Hereford takes 80 miles and will cost you around £23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 750 miles.

Plane

Although Hereford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 47 miles from Hereford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hereford, followed by Great Western Railway. The train station in Hereford is called Hereford, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hereford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 117 miles from Hereford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Hereford. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Hereford takes 80 miles and will cost you around £23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 750 miles.

Airports near Hereford

Airlines serving Hereford

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,254 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,581 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,997 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
LOT
Good (676 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hereford

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hereford

Most booked hotels in Hereford

The Old Black Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The Green Man
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Seven Stars
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Kidwells House
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Pilgrim Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Swan At Hay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£121+

Hiring a car in Hereford

Hiring a car in Hereford costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hereford (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 Hereford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hereford costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hereford (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 Hereford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.