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
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canterbury in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, 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 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Canterbury

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Canterbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,291 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,270 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,677 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,026 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,441 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,548 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,817 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,525 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
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Where to stay in Canterbury

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canterbury

Most booked hotels in Canterbury

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The Sleep-Inn Hare
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Whitstable Fisherman's Huts
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Duke of Cumberland
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Hampton by Hilton Canterbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hiring a car in Canterbury

Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £35 per day, on average, or £69 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 £20.81 and £27.74. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Canterbury costs £35 per day, on average, or £69 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 £20.81 and £27.74. 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 (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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