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
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
£35
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, Qatar Airways and easyJet. 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, Qatar Airways and easyJet. 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

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,076 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,597 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,083 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 Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Cara Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Dunes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48.