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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Maidstone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maidstone has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dirty Habit (The Pilgrims Way) and The Tickled Trout (Lower Road West Farleigh) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Madisons (28/32 Gabriels Hill) and Percival’s Rest (West St, Harrietsham) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Maidstone.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 5 miles from the city center, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 5 miles from the city center, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Travelodge Maidstone Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 55 reviews)
$70+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.9, 486 reviews)
$105+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2067 reviews)
$99+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 2462 reviews)
$94+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2520 reviews)
$59+
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No.64 At The Joiners
4 stars
Good (7.2, 166 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Renting a car in Maidstone costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maidstone costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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