Canterbury travel guide
Canterbury Tourism | Canterbury Guide
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. Canterbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Canterbury
Activities
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Where to Eat in Canterbury
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chapter One (Farnborough Common) and The Ivy, Canterbury (15 Parade) are great picks.
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 15m.
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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Canterbury
Where to stay in Canterbury
Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canterbury, with prices from £36 to £551 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canterbury are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Canterbury
Most booked hotels in Canterbury
Hiring a car in Canterbury
Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £35 per day, on average, or £70 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.85 and £27.80. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canterbury, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.