Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Whitstable travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitstable

With a population of 30,195, Whitstable is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitstable to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Whitstable

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pearson's Arms (The Horsebridge, Sea Wall) and Samphire (Samphire 4 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitstable

Whitstable in September
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in September
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitstable

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Whitstable doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 50 miles from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 53m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city center, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 50 miles from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Whitstable

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitstable

Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $300 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Most booked hotels in Whitstable

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The Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1376 reviews)
$124+
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Duke of Cumberland
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 196 reviews)
$250+
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The White Horse
4 stars
Excellent (9, 638 reviews)
$125+
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The Sun Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1170 reviews)
$149+
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The Marine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2505 reviews)
$191+
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Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2063 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitstable, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitstable, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

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