Grays travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grays

With a population of 70,934, Grays is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grays to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Grays

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kara Lounge & Grill (The Kara) and The Bull Thurrock (98 Dock Road) are great picks.

When to visit Grays

Grays in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grays in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grays

Plane

When flying to Grays, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grays departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grays, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Grays 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 1.6 miles from the city centre, Grays Chafford Hundred is the busiest station in Grays. Another popular train station is Grays, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grays is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 miles from Grays. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grays, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Grays 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 Grays, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Grays departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Grays, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Grays 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 1.6 miles from the city centre, Grays Chafford Hundred is the busiest station in Grays. Another popular train station is Grays, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Grays is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 19 miles from Grays. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Grays

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 Grays

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £162 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grays

Most booked hotels in Grays

Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Stifford Hall Hotel Thurrock
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£68+
Orsett Hall
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£86+
Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£62+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£59+
ibis London Thurrock M25
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£48+

Hiring a car in Grays

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

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grays (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 Grays is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Grays (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 Grays is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Kia Optima or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.