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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 May
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitby in May
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 London and takes around 5h 30m.

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 5h 30m.

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.

Airlines serving Whitby

Lufthansa
Good (6,950 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,712 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,648 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,423 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,190 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,176 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (945 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,284 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (835 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,004 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,062 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (251 reviews)
China Southern
Good (91 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,792 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (135 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitby

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby

Most booked hotels in Whitby

Gisborough Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£151+
The Angel Hotel Wetherspoon
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Yha Whitby
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£22+
Penny Hedge, Whitby by Marston's Inns
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Cross Keys by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
The Fox & Hounds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in Whitby

Hiring a car in Whitby costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Whitby is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Whitby costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Whitby is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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