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

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.

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in September
Estimated hotel price
$54
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 center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

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The Metropolitan
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1123 reviews)
$126+
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Melrose Guest House
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 279 reviews)
$73+
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The Old Rectory
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 315 reviews)
$60+
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The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1350 reviews)
$80+
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The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 222 reviews)
$70+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 670 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.81 per gallon in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.76 and $109.02. The most frequently booked car type in Whitley Bay is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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