Maidstone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Plough at Langley (The Plough Sutton Road) and The Bell Inn (Ware Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 20m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Maidstone to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 25m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (2,929 reviews)
KLM
Good (501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,078 reviews)
SWISS
Good (634 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air France
Good (621 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,678 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,442 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,568 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (158 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (595 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (779 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (582 reviews)
Finnair
Good (859 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (2,495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,459 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay $2.95 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 $35.33 and $47.11. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.