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. Whitby deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 September
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in September
Estimated hotel price
£97
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 11h 40m.

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 11h 40m.

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 (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,578 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,363 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,396 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (687 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,600 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,836 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitby

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 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)
£110+
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The Fox & Hounds Inn & Camping Pods
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Royal Whitby
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Silver Street Suites
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£35+
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Discovery Accommodation
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£39+
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Sea breeze
4 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Whitby

Hiring a car in Whitby costs £48 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.07 and £25.43.

Hiring a car in Whitby costs £48 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £19.07 and £25.43.