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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leatherhead has to offer.

Where to Eat in Leatherhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rind (48 High St) and L’Ultimo (24 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Leatherhead

Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in March
Estimated hotel price
$63
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 center. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 6 km from the city center, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 4 km from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 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 center. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 6 km from the city center, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 4 km from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Leatherhead

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead

Most booked hotels in Leatherhead

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 175 reviews)
$80+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, 13707 reviews)
$205+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 12975 reviews)
$119+
De Vere Horsley Estate
4 stars
Good (7.5, 2346 reviews)
$101+
Thistle London Heathrow Terminal 5
3 stars
Good (7.3, 13823 reviews)
$91+
ibis London Heathrow Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 13259 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Leatherhead is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Leatherhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Leatherhead is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.