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

Whitstable travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitstable

With a population of 30,195, Whitstable is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitstable to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Whitstable

Maunsell Sea Forts Seal Safari Trip Whitstable Bay Trip

Where to Eat in Whitstable

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lazy Lobster (Sea St) and The Rock Lodge (15-17 Oxford Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitstable

Whitstable in September
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in September
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitstable

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest domestic flight to Whitstable departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest domestic flight to Whitstable departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Whitstable

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitstable

Average rates range from around £154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Most booked hotels in Whitstable

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Evening Tide
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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The Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Cave Hotel & Golf Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£182+
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Duke of Cumberland
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£186+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Sun Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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Hiring a car in Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Whitstable costs £37 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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