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 February
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in February
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 km from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 km from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 217 km and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Leatherhead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leatherhead

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around $121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $969 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)
$111+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$298+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$86+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.08 and $50.77. 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 $3.18 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 $38.08 and $50.77. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Leatherhead, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.