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
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in January
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 05m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 75 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 115 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 Christchurch and takes around 30h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 05m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 75 miles and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Leatherhead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around $75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,164 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)
$129+
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Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$415+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.57 and $58.09. 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 $3.64 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 $43.57 and $58.09. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Leatherhead, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.