Dartford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dartford
With a population of 56,694, Dartford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dartford to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Dartford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cadiz Tapas Restaurant & Tarifa Chiringuito (70 Spital Street) and Browns - Bluewater (Unit Svl06A The Plaza Bluewater) are great picks.
When to visit Dartford
How to Get to Dartford
Plane
When flying to Dartford, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Dartford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dartford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Dartford to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Dartford is the busiest station in Dartford. Another popular train station is Dartford Stone Crossing Horns Cross, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dartford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 15 miles from Dartford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dartford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dartford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Dartford
Where to stay in Dartford
Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dartford
Most booked hotels in Dartford
Hiring a car in Dartford
Hiring a car in Dartford costs £35 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dartford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Dartford is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.