Harlow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harlow
With a population of 94,365, Harlow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Harlow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Harlow
Where to Eat in Harlow
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fox Inn (The Green) and Erman's Kitchen (2 Fore Street) are great picks.
When to visit Harlow
How to Get to Harlow
Plane
When flying to Harlow, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Harlow 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 0.7 miles from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 1.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 miles from Harlow. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harlow takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Harlow
Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow
Most booked hotels in Harlow
Hiring a car in Harlow
Hiring a car in Harlow costs £32 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Harlow (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 Harlow is Economy (Ford Fiesta 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.