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

Whitby travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitby

With a population of 13,897, Whitby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitby to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Whitby

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fisherman's Wife Whitby (The Fisherman's Wife Withby) and The Inn on the Moor Hotel (The Inn on The Moor Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Whitby

Whitby in December
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in December
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitby

Plane

Although Whitby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 33 miles from Whitby. The shortest domestic flight to Whitby departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h 10m.

Train

Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Whitby Ruswarp, Nyork is the busiest station in Whitby. Another popular train station is Whitby Kildale, located 18 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitby is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 96 miles from Whitby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Whitby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 33 miles from Whitby. The shortest domestic flight to Whitby departs from Aberdeen and takes around 4h 10m.

Train

Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Whitby Ruswarp, Nyork is the busiest station in Whitby. Another popular train station is Whitby Kildale, located 18 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitby is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 96 miles from Whitby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Whitby

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford

Airlines serving Whitby

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,217 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,651 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,642 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitby

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby

Most booked hotels in Whitby

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Church House Farm
0 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Resolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Yha Whitby
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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Grosvenor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Royal Whitby
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£44+
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Discovery Accommodation
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Whitby

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Whitby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.31 and £21.75.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Whitby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.31 and £21.75.