Croydon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Croydon
With a population of 173.314, Croydon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Croydon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Croydon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brasserie Vacherin - Croydon (48-50 South End) and Karnavar (62 Southend) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Imperial Lounge and Restaurant (Airport House Purley Way) and Yah-So (442 Whitehorse Road Thornton Heath) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Croydon.
When to visit Croydon
How to Get to Croydon
Plane
When flying to Croydon, you’ll arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Croydon departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Croydon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Croydon to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, East Croydon is the busiest station in Croydon. Another popular train station is West Croydon, located 1.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Croydon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 km from Croydon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Croydon, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Croydon takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Croydon
Where to stay in Croydon
Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Croydon
Most booked hotels in Croydon
Hiring a car in Croydon
Hiring a car in Croydon costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Croydon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Croydon is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Active or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.