Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Whitley Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitley Bay

With a population of 38,055, Whitley Bay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Whitley Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Whitley Bay

Art Gallery with Regular Exhibitions
Art & Performing Arts•Art Gallery

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitley Bay

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Whitley Bay include British Airways, easyJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitley Bay departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 181 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Whitley Bay include British Airways, easyJet and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitley Bay departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 181 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,988 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,326 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,435 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

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The Metropolitan
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Dunes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01. Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitley Bay, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay costs £27 per day, on average, or £54 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.76 and £25.01. Standard (Class Standard Crossover or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitley Bay, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.