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Reigate
Spend a half‑day exploring the castle, caves and hill; add a night only if you want a relaxed evening in town.
Reigate is a compact Surrey town where the main attractions – Reigate Castle, the historic caves and Reigate Fort – are within walking distance. A few hours cover the sights; an overnight stay is optional for a slower pace or to enjoy the local pubs.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, limited bus service)
- Airport
- LGW
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Reigate999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Reigate, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyReigate is a low‑risk town; typical UK precautions apply – keep an eye on belongings on buses and watch for occasional pickpocketing in busy pubs.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance · 101 Non‑urgent police
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLGW London Gatwick Airport (30 min by train to Redhill, then a short bus or taxi to Reigate).
- Getting aroundThe town is best explored on foot; limited local buses run hourly.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerPub pint£4–£5 (≈ US$6–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))£12–£15 (≈ US$16–20)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room£80 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room£250 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £70 (≈ US$95) · High £120 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LGW London Gatwick Airport (30 min by train to Redhill, then a short bus or taxi to Reigate)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Reigate: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is best explored on foot; limited local buses run hourly. Taxis are readily available. Reigate station (North Downs Line) connects to London and Redhill.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guildford
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Train from Reigate to Guildford via Redhill, about 20 min total
Historic high street, castle and riverside walk.
Redhill
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Bus or 5‑min taxi
Larger shopping area and rail hub.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre hotels
Within walking distance of the castle, caves and pubs; good for a single night.
B&Bs on the outskirts
Quiet, often include breakfast; 5–10 min drive from centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–£60 (≈ US$60–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–£100 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × £130 | £130 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £70 | £70 |
| Train London ↔ Reigate (off‑peak return)1 × £30 · check | £30 |
| Taxi town centre → Reigate Fort (5 km)1 × £9 · check | £9 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £24 |
| Trip total≈ £263 per person per day, bed included | £263≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub pint | £4–£5 (≈ US$6–7) |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | £12–£20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Taxi (5 km) | £12–£15 (≈ US$16–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus frequencies drop after 7 pm; plan return trips early.
- Reigate Caves open only five times a year; check dates before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
- Non‑urgent police
- 101
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- Fire and ambulance999
- Non‑urgent police101
Embassy
US consulate in London; other embassies in London.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- London → Reigate (train, off‑peak return): ≈ £30 per person, 1 h 15 min
- Taxi town centre → Reigate Fort: ≈ £8–£10, 5 min
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Reigate. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cold, limited bus service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Reigate to break a long London‑Surrey train journey.
- Combine with a day in Guildford for a fuller Surrey experience.
Sources
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