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 January
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
$61
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 10h 20m.

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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 10h 20m.

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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

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Annie's Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 325 reviews)
$71+
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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1041 reviews)
$168+
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Cara Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1456 reviews)
$108+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 723 reviews)
$110+
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The Old Rectory
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 351 reviews)
$54+
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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 $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.