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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from the United States departs from New York 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 New York 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,212 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 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 Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1237 reviews)
$114+
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Clifton Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1462 reviews)
$95+
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The Pines Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 265 reviews)
$74+
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Dunes Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1755 reviews)
$67+
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Premier Inn South Shields Port Of Tyne
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 27 reviews)
$68+
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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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Whitley Bay.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04.

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

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Whitley Bay.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04.