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

Maidenhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maidenhead

With a population of 59,463, Maidenhead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maidenhead to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Maidenhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mediterranevm Bray (Bray Marina Monkey Island Ln) and Bombay Story - Maidenhead (The Colonnade) are great picks.

When to visit Maidenhead

Maidenhead in October
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidenhead in October
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidenhead

Plane

When flying to Maidenhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Maidenhead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidenhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidenhead to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Maidenhead Taplow is the busiest station in Maidenhead. Another popular train station is Maidenhead Furze Platt, Bucks, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 41 km from Maidenhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidenhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidenhead takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Maidenhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Maidenhead departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidenhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidenhead to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Maidenhead Taplow is the busiest station in Maidenhead. Another popular train station is Maidenhead Furze Platt, Bucks, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 41 km from Maidenhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidenhead, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidenhead takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Maidenhead

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Airlines serving Maidenhead

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidenhead

Average rates range from around £214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £542 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidenhead

Most booked hotels in Maidenhead

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Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£515+
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Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Olde Bell, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Maidenhead

Hiring a car in Maidenhead costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Maidenhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Maidenhead is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidenhead costs £33 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Maidenhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Maidenhead is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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