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, The Queen Stage (The St) and Crazy Bean Vegan Cafe (23 High Street Great Bookham) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pizza Loca (1-3 High St) and Osteria Toscana Leatherhead (24 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Leatherhead.

When to visit Leatherhead

Leatherhead in November
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in November
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Leatherhead to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 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 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Leatherhead to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 Leicester, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Leatherhead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leatherhead

Average rates range from around $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,102 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)
$139+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$328+
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ibis budget London Heathrow Central
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$125+
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Ibis Budget London Hounslow
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$114+
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Hiring a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Leatherhead is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66. The most frequently booked car type in Leatherhead is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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