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 October
Estimated hotel price
£111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in October
Estimated hotel price
£111
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 London and takes around 10h 50m.

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 London and takes around 10h 50m.

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 (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,270 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (664 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,287 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,726 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 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 £117 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby

Most booked hotels in Whitby

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The Resolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Saxonville Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Royal Whitby
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£63+
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Discovery Accommodation
4 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£39+
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Sea breeze
4 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Whitby

Hiring a car in Whitby costs £62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.98 and £21.31.

Hiring a car in Whitby costs £62 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.98 and £21.31.