Brighton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Brighton
With a population of 139.001, Brighton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Brighton to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Brighton
Brighton Seafront is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Brighton. These include popular favourites such as Kindling Restaurant (69 East St), Brighton Beach House – Dining Room (Madeira Dr) and The Salt Room (106 Kings Rd). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Coal Shed Brighton (8 Boyces Street) and The Ivy in the Lanes (51A Ship Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Bonsai Plant Kitchen (45 Baker St) and Metrodeco (38 Upper St James's St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brighton.
When to visit Brighton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brighton in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 86 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brighton, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.
How to Get to Brighton
Plane
Although Brighton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London All airports (LON), which is located 76 km from Brighton. The shortest flight to Brighton from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 40m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Brighton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Brighton to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around S$ 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 25 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 6 km from the city centre, Brighton Fishersgate is the busiest station in Brighton. Another popular train station is Brighton, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Brighton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 75 km from Brighton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brighton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Brighton takes 177 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Brighton Bus Stop, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Brighton. Brighton Patcham is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airports near Brighton
Airlines serving Brighton
Where to stay in Brighton
From 5-star hotels such as the The Charm Brighton Boutique Hotel and Spa to great affordable options like the Hudsons, Brighton offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 252 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge Brighton Seafront and The Queensbury Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Brighton, with prices from S$ 13 to S$ 843 per night. Brighton Seafront is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Brighton are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brighton
Most booked hotels in Brighton
Hiring a car in Brighton
Expect to pay S$ 2.31 per litre in Brighton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 27.63 and S$ 36.84. The most frequently booked car type in Brighton is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.