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.

Where to Eat in Whitstable

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pearson's Arms (The Horsebridge, Sea Wall) and Samphire (Samphire 4 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitstable

Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 80 km from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $46 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city center, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.8 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 81 km from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 80 km from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $46 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city center, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.8 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 81 km from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 217 km and will cost you around $4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Whitstable

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Most booked hotels in Whitstable

Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 740 reviews)
$111+
The Sun Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 951 reviews)
$121+
Hillview Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9, 135 reviews)
$141+
Swan Quay Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 376 reviews)
$100+
Marine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2304 reviews)
$178+
Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2353 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.