Introduction
Where to eat
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

Where to Eat in Whitley Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hinnies Restaurant (10 East Parade) and Shampan Indian Restaurant and Cocktail lounge (185 Whitley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
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 Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Budget, 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 Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitley Bay

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £193 and up for a 5-star experience.

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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Melrose Guest House
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Old Rectory
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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, 1% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

Hiring a car in Whitley Bay costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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, 1% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

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