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
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$151
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 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

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 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $58 for a 1h 42m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 185 km and will cost you around $12. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 185 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 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 $36.49 and $48.66. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 1% 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 $36.49 and $48.66. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 1% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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