Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Leatherhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leatherhead

With a population of 43,544, Leatherhead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Leatherhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Plough - Effingham (Orestan Ln, Effingham, Leatherhead) and Osteria Toscana Leatherhead (24 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Leatherhead

Leatherhead in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leatherhead

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Leatherhead using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 135 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Southampton takes 1h 55m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $98 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Leatherhead using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 135 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Leatherhead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leatherhead

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around $77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,079 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead

Most booked hotels in Leatherhead

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$371+
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Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$84+
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Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $3.27 per litre in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.20 and $52.27. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Leatherhead, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.27 per litre in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.20 and $52.27. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Leatherhead, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.