Leatherhead travel guide
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You're Going to Love Leatherhead
With a population of 43,544, Leatherhead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leatherhead to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Leatherhead
If you’re looking for affordable options, Crazy Bean Vegan Cafe (23 High Street Great Bookham) and Preto Leatherhead (36-48 Church Street) are great picks.
When to visit Leatherhead
How to Get to Leatherhead
Plane
When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Leatherhead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead 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 4 miles from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Leatherhead
Where to stay in Leatherhead
Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £602 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead
Most booked hotels in Leatherhead
Hiring a car in Leatherhead
Hiring a car in Leatherhead costs £27 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Leatherhead (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 Leatherhead is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.