Hove travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hove

With a population of 75,174, Hove is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hove has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hove

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hixon Green (124 Church Road) and Botanique (31 Western Road) are great picks.

When to visit Hove

Hove in January
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hove in January
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hove

Plane

Although Hove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 76 km from Hove. The shortest flight to Hove from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hove, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hove to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €36 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Hove Portslade, Sussex is the busiest station in Hove. Another popular train station is Hove, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hove is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 km from Hove. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hove, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hove takes 193 km and will cost you around €13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Hove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 76 km from Hove. The shortest flight to Hove from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hove, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hove to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around €46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €36 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Hove Portslade, Sussex is the busiest station in Hove. Another popular train station is Hove, located 0.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hove is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 km from Hove. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hove, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Hove takes 193 km and will cost you around €13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Hove

Airlines serving Hove

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hove

From 5-star hotels such as the The Claremont to great affordable options like the Best Western Princes Marine Hotel, Hove offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hove

Most booked hotels in Hove

The Grand Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€133+
Leonardo Hotel Brighton
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€98+
Best Western Princes Marine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€94+
Legends Hotel Brighton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€85+
Seafield House
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€99+
The Old Ship Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€102+

Hiring a car in Hove

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Hove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.80 and €27.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hove is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.74 per litre in Hove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.80 and €27.73. The most frequently booked car type in Hove is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.