Hertford travel guide

Hertford Tourism | Hertford Guide

You're Going to Love Hertford

With a population of 25,847, Hertford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hertford to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hertford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ponsbourne Pods (Ponsbourne Park Newgate Street Village) and Lussmanns - Hertford (83 Fore Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, LOMO Bar & Grill (25A St Andrew Street) and PEACH. (Hertford) (18 Fore St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hertford.

When to visit Hertford

Hertford in April
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hertford in April
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hertford

Plane

When flying to Hertford, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hertford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hertford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Hertford 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 3 miles from the city centre, Hertford Bayford is the busiest station in Hertford. Another popular train station is Hertford East, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hertford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Hertford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hertford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hertford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hertford, you’ll arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Hertford departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Hertford, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Hertford 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 3 miles from the city centre, Hertford Bayford is the busiest station in Hertford. Another popular train station is Hertford East, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hertford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 21 miles from Hertford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hertford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Hertford takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Hertford

Airlines serving Hertford

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hertford

Most booked hotels in Hertford

Salisbury Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Holiday Inn Express London - Luton Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Hertford House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Thistle Express London Luton
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
ibis London Luton Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£71+
Byron View House
0 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£36+

Hiring a car in Hertford

Hiring a car in Hertford costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hertford (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 Hertford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Hertford costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Hertford (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 Hertford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.