Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Gillingham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gillingham

With a population of 101,187, Gillingham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Gillingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Gillingham

Visit PS Medway Queen - the heroine of Dunkirk
Museums•Maritime

When to visit Gillingham

Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gillingham in March
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gillingham

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gillingham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gillingham to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gillingham departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gillingham to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £28 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 1.9 miles from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Gillingham

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Gillingham

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham

Most booked hotels in Gillingham

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Holiday Inn Southend By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Seven Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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King Charles Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Inn On The Lake
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£50+
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Muthu Westcliff Hotel (Near London Southend Airport)
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£52+
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Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Gillingham

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gillingham costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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