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 January
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canterbury in January
Estimated hotel price
£71
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 24m.

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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Canterbury

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Canterbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,483 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,537 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (952 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,527 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,589 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canterbury

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Canterbury, with prices from £35 to £489 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Canterbury are about 23% 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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Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Whitstable Fisherman's Huts
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Duke of Cumberland
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Marine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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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 £1.61 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 £19.28 and £25.71. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canterbury, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 £1.61 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 £19.28 and £25.71. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Canterbury, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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