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 February
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
£36
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 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Whitley Bay include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. 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 113 miles 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 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Whitley Bay include American Airlines, Finnair and British Airways. 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 113 miles 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

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Stay Coastal
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Old Rectory
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay costs £57 per day, on average, or £114 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, 52% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay costs £57 per day, on average, or £114 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, 52% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76.