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 Star Inn The Harbour (1 Langborne Road) and The Marine (Marine parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Barn Pub & Restaurant (Coal Pit Ln) and Macy Brown's Whitby (New Quay Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Whitby.

When to visit Whitby

Whitby in February
Estimated hotel price
£100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in February
Estimated hotel price
£100
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 1h.

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 1h.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,116 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (932 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,818 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,512 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitby

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £126 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby

Most booked hotels in Whitby

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Gisborough Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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Yha Whitby
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns
1 star
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Cross Keys by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£75+
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The Fox & Hounds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£69+
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Royal Whitby
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Whitby

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Whitby is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Whitby is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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