Whitstable travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitstable

With a population of 30,195, Whitstable is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitstable to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Whitstable

Where to Eat in Whitstable

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pearson's Arms (The Horsebridge, Sea Wall) and Samphire (Samphire 4 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitstable

Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitstable

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest domestic flight to Whitstable departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest domestic flight to Whitstable departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Whitstable

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitstable

Average rates range from around £144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Most booked hotels in Whitstable

The Sleep-Inn Hare
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Cave Hotel near Canterbury
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£255+
The Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
The Sun Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
The Marine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£158+
Whitstable Fisherman's Huts
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£155+

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitstable, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Whitstable costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitstable, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.