Harlow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harlow
With a population of 94,365, Harlow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Harlow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Harlow
Where to Eat in Harlow
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fox Inn (The Green) and Erman's Kitchen (2 Fore Street) are great picks.
When to visit Harlow
How to Get to Harlow
Plane
When flying to Harlow, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harlow to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 1.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles from Harlow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harlow takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Harlow
Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow
Most booked hotels in Harlow
Hiring a car in Harlow
Hiring a car in Harlow costs £32 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Harlow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.