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.
Activities & attractions in Whitby
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
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 05m.
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 Ace, among others, in Manchester.
Airlines serving Whitby
Where to stay in Whitby
Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby
Most booked hotels in Whitby
Hiring a car in Whitby
Hiring a car in Whitby costs £48 per day, on average, or £95 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.83 and £27.77.