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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whitley Bay has to offer.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in December
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 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 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and 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 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 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,052 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,804 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,154 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,370 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 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, 1211 reviews)
$99+
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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1048 reviews)
$182+
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Clifton Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1429 reviews)
$79+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 741 reviews)
$111+
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The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 251 reviews)
$70+
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The Old Rectory
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 375 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Renting a car in Whitley Bay costs $24 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.

Renting a car in Whitley Bay costs $24 per day, on average, or $96 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.