Grays travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grays

With a population of 70.934, Grays is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grays to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Grays

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kara Lounge & Grill (The Kara) and The Bull Thurrock (98 Dock Road) are great picks.

When to visit Grays

Grays in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grays in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grays

Plane

When flying to Grays, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grays departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grays, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Grays 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 2.6 km from the city centre, Grays Chafford Hundred is the busiest station in Grays. Another popular train station is Grays, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grays is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 km from Grays. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grays, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Grays takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Grays, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grays departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grays, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Grays 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 2.6 km from the city centre, Grays Chafford Hundred is the busiest station in Grays. Another popular train station is Grays, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grays is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 31 km from Grays. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grays, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Grays takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airlines serving Grays

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grays

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grays

Most booked hotels in Grays

Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+
Orsett Hall
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£82+
Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£63+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£56+
ibis London Thurrock M25
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£48+
Campanile Hotel Dartford
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£40+

Hiring a car in Grays

Hiring a car in Grays costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grays (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 Grays is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Grays costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grays (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 Grays is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.