Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Canterbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canterbury

With a population of 46,978, Canterbury 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 Canterbury to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Canterbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Oscar & Bentleys (10 Guildhall Street) and The Granville (Street End Lower Hardres) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chapmans of Canterbury Ltd. (89-90 St. Dunstans Street) and Côte Brasserie - Canterbury (2 Longmarket) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canterbury.

When to visit Canterbury

Canterbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canterbury in November
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Canterbury

Plane

Although Canterbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 55 miles from Canterbury. The shortest domestic flight to Canterbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Canterbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Canterbury to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Canterbury East is the busiest station in Canterbury. Another popular train station is Canterbury Chartham, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Canterbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Canterbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Canterbury using National Express or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Canterbury Park and Ride, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Canterbury. Canterbury University of Kent is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Canterbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 55 miles from Canterbury. The shortest domestic flight to Canterbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Canterbury, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Canterbury to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Canterbury East is the busiest station in Canterbury. Another popular train station is Canterbury Chartham, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Canterbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 54 miles from Canterbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Canterbury using National Express or FlixBus. The most popular bus station is Canterbury Park and Ride, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Canterbury. Canterbury University of Kent is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Canterbury

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Canterbury

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Where to stay in Canterbury

Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canterbury, with prices from £53 to £487 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canterbury are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canterbury

Most booked hotels in Canterbury

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The Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Marine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Falstaff in Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Canterbury

Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Canterbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.92 and £21.22. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canterbury, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £39 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Canterbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.92 and £21.22. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canterbury, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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