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Getting Around London

Wondering how you are going to navigate the city? Want to know the best way to get around? Read our quick quide to getting around London.

Car Hire in London

Traffic in London can be very heavy and driving in the Capital stressful, so where able taking public transport such as an underground train, cycling or walking is a better alternative. However the added flexibility that a car offers such as visiting some of the tourist attractions just outside of London, make hiring a car an attractive option.

The Congestion Zone
If you plan to drive in central London then you need to be aware of the daily congestion zone charge. The congestion charge is a £8 daily charge to drive in central London between 07:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays. It's designed to reduce traffic and raise money to improve transport in London.

Trams in London

Trams are new to London and currently there are only 3 routes serving Croydon and South London. Running every 10 minutes or so during the day, trams are a quick and easy way to travel around certain areas and although they don't travel directly through central London, but most stop at Wimbledon, so you can easily take a tube or bus from there to your destination.

Cycling in London

Cycling is an ideal way to get around London and also a great fun and healthy leisure activity with many routes and ideal places to cycle in London. A 20-minute bike ride will burn off a whole pack of wine gums and it is recommended to ride a bike for 20 to 30 minutes three times a week to achieve the minimum level of weekly physical activity. Cycling is a flexible and low cost way to view the many London tourist attractions.

Walking in London

Walking is the best way to get around the crowded streets of London, especially when shopping. Walking is a healthy activity and of course is free, and as many of London's tourist attractions are within walking distance, is a good way of sight-seeing. There are plenty of designated walking routes which are great when the weather is nice, the London parks, and searching for the small Blue Plaques around London is a great walking activity.

London Airports:

» Gatwick Airport
» Heathrow Airport
» London City Airport
» Luton Airport
» Stansted Airport

See our Hotels near London Airports page for details.

London Hotels

4 Star Hotels in London
4 Star Hotels near Docklands, London
	Britannia International Hotel, Docklands (4 Star Hotel near Docklands)

4 Star Hotels near Hyde Park, London
	Corus Hotel Hyde Park, Hyde Park (4 Star Hotel near Hyde Park)

4 Star Hotels near Kensington, London
	John Howard Hotel, Kensington (4 Star Hotel near Kensington)

3 Star Hotels in London
3 Star Hotels near Baker Street, London
	Blandford Hotel, Baker Street (3 Star Hotel near Baker Street)

3 Star Hotels near Bayswater, London
	Best Western Phoenix Hotel, Bayswater (3 Star Hotel near Bayswater)
	Byron Hotel, Bayswater (3 Star Hotel near Bayswater)

3 Star Hotels near Hampstead, London
	Britannia Hampstead Hotel, Hampstead (3 Star Hotel near Hampstead)

3 Star Hotels near Earls Court, London
	Oliver Plaza Hotel, Earls Court (3 Star Hotel near Earls Court)

2 Star Hotels in London
2 Star Hotels near Islington, London
	Tommy Miahs Raj Hotel, Islington (2 Star Hotel near Islington)

2 Star Hotels near Kensington, London
	Kensington Gardens Hotel, Kensington (2 Star Hotel near Kensington)

Other London Hotels
Hotels near Clapham, London
	Windmill on the Common Hotel, Clapham (Hotel near Clapham, SW4)

Hotels near Wandsworth, London
	Brewers Inn, Wandsworth (Hotel near Wandsworth, SW18)

Hotels near Wimbledon, London
	Rose and Crown, Wimbledon (Hotel near Wimbledon, SW19)

Hotels near Hammersmith, London
	Brook Green Hotel, Hammersmith (Hotel near Hammersmith, W6)

Hotels near Acton, London
	Osborne Hotel, Acton (Hotel near Acton, W3)

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