Introduction
Where to eat
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. 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, Castle View Restaurant (Broomfield Road) and Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone (63 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 8 km from the city center, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 233 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 8 km from the city center, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 217 km and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 233 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,046 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,394 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Elvey Farm
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 292 reviews)
$255+
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The Dog & Bear Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1944 reviews)
$125+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1949 reviews)
$134+
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The Dering Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 21 reviews)
$123+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2307 reviews)
$83+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.4, 3510 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Renting a car in Maidstone costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maidstone costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $8.06 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 $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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