Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whitley Bay has to offer.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in April
Estimated hotel price
$66
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 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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 (9.3, 1194 reviews)
$95+
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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1042 reviews)
$179+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 734 reviews)
$98+
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Dunes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1500 reviews)
$66+
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The Old Rectory
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 360 reviews)
$58+
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Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 29 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20.