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
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in February
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Leatherhead to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 34m 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 U-Save, 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 $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 306 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 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Leatherhead to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 34m 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 U-Save, 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 $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Leatherhead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leatherhead

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $923 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)
$118+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Park Grand Heathrow
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$129+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. 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 $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Leatherhead, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.