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. Dartford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dartford, followed by Train. The train journey from Dartford to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 45m 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Dartford takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Dartford
Where to stay in Dartford
Average rates range from around £124 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 £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.72 and £23.63. The most frequently booked car type in Dartford is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.