Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

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With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maidstone to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Black Horse Inn (Pilgrims Way Thurnham) and The Plough at Langley (The Plough Sutton Road) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 110 miles and will cost you around $22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $70 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 110 miles and will cost you around $22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 135 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,072 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (790 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,343 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,279 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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