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 October
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in October
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Whitstable to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Whitstable to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 115 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Whitstable

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Most booked hotels in Whitstable

The Crescent Turner Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 771 reviews)
$114+
The Sun Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 964 reviews)
$124+
Hillview Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9, 139 reviews)
$143+
Swan Quay Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 391 reviews)
$97+
The Marine
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2319 reviews)
$201+
Hotel Continental
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2406 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.