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. Canterbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Canterbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canterbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 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 54 miles from Canterbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

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 54 miles from Canterbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Canterbury

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Canterbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,407 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,874 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,846 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,241 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,455 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,388 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,293 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canterbury

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £202 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canterbury, with prices from £54 to £502 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canterbury are about 37% 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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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Whitstable Fisherman's Huts
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Marine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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The Falstaff Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Holiday Inn Express Canterbury By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Canterbury

Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.14 and £25.51. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canterbury, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.14 and £25.51. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canterbury, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

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