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 10h 10m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt, 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 10h 10m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,697 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,141 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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)
$108+
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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1041 reviews)
$173+
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The Waterford Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 732 reviews)
$98+
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Cara Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1463 reviews)
$98+
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Dunes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1494 reviews)
$67+
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Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 29 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84.