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

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
£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 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.

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Stay Coastal
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£75+
The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£77+
The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
The Tynemouth Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Old Rectory
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£44+

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 £16.18 and £21.57.

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 £16.18 and £21.57.

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