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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Canterbury to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Canterbury
Activities
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, Côte Brasserie - Canterbury (2 Longmarket) and Gurkha Dine (74 Wincheap) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Canterbury.
When to visit Canterbury
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 89 km from Canterbury. The shortest domestic flight to Canterbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Canterbury, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Canterbury to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Canterbury East is the busiest station in Canterbury. Another popular train station is Canterbury Chartham, located 5 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Canterbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 87 km from Canterbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Canterbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Canterbury takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Canterbury Park and Ride, located 2.4 km from the city centre of Canterbury. Canterbury University of Kent is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Canterbury
Where to stay in Canterbury
Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Canterbury
Most booked hotels in Canterbury
Hiring a car in Canterbury
Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £45 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Canterbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.