Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Leatherhead to see all of its attractions.

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
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leatherhead in November
Estimated hotel price
$56
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 center. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leatherhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Leatherhead from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Leatherhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Leatherhead to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Leatherhead Effingham Junction is the busiest station in Leatherhead. Another popular train station is Leatherhead Bookham, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Leatherhead is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 17 miles from Leatherhead. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leatherhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Leatherhead takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Leatherhead

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Leatherhead

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 $760 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leatherhead

Most booked hotels in Leatherhead

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Beaverbrook
5 stars
Excellent (9, 76 reviews)
$760+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4424 reviews)
$113+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5351 reviews)
$108+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3996 reviews)
$210+
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Thatcher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1878 reviews)
$84+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3685 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Leatherhead

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39. 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, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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