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
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 80 km from Whitstable. The shortest domestic flight to Whitstable departs from Newquay and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Train. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 1h 05m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 217 km and will cost you around £9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Whitstable
Where to stay in Whitstable
Average rates range from around £146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable
Most booked hotels in Whitstable
Hiring a car in Whitstable
Hiring a car in Whitstable costs £30 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 £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.