Watford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Watford
With a population of 125.707, Watford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Watford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Watford
Where to Eat in Watford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Middletons Steakhouse & Grill - Watford (9 King Street) and The Prince George (151 St. Albans Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Humo (9 King St) and Côte Brasserie - Watford (53-55 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Watford.
When to visit Watford
How to Get to Watford
Plane
When flying to Watford, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Watford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Watford, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Watford 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 0.9 km from the city centre, Watford Junction is the busiest station in Watford. Another popular train station is Watford North, located 2.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Watford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 26 km from Watford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Watford, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Watford takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Watford
Where to stay in Watford
Average rates range from around £139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Watford
Most booked hotels in Watford
Hiring a car in Watford
Hiring a car in Watford costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Watford (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 Watford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.