Hemel Hempstead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hemel Hempstead

With a population of 85,629, Hemel Hempstead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Hemel Hempstead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hemel Hempstead

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cochin - Hemel Hempstead (61 High Street) and K2 Balti House (5 Two Waters Road) are great picks.

When to visit Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead in April
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hemel Hempstead in April
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hemel Hempstead

Plane

When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hemel Hempstead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham takes 1h 29m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 3.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 36 km from Hemel Hempstead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hemel Hempstead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 209 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 84 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Hemel Hempstead, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hemel Hempstead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hemel Hempstead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham takes 1h 29m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Hemel Hempstead Xc Origin is the busiest station in Hemel Hempstead. Another popular train station is Hemel Hempstead, located 3.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hemel Hempstead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 36 km from Hemel Hempstead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hemel Hempstead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hemel Hempstead takes 209 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Hemel Hempstead Hemel Hempstead Bus Station, located 1.7 km from the city centre of Hemel Hempstead. Hemel Hempstead Hempstead Valley is also a commonly used station, and is 84 km from the city centre.

Airports near Hemel Hempstead

Airlines serving Hemel Hempstead

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,269 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hemel Hempstead

Most booked hotels in Hemel Hempstead

Holiday Inn Express Hemel Hempstead
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£56+
Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
Boxmoor Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£83+
The Olde Kings Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £29 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Hemel Hempstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hemel Hempstead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hemel Hempstead costs £29 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Hemel Hempstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.86. The most frequently booked car type in Hemel Hempstead is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.