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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
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
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 80 km from Whitstable. The shortest flight to Whitstable from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 20m.
Train
Train is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Whitstable to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $51 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Whitstable Chestfield & Swalecliffe is the busiest station in Whitstable. Another popular train station is Whitstable, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Whitstable is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 81 km from Whitstable. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus.
Airlines serving Whitstable
Where to stay in Whitstable
Average rates range from around $302 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $450 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable
Hiring a car in Whitstable
Expect to pay $2.99 per litre in Whitstable (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.77 and $47.69. The most frequently booked car type in Whitstable is Compact (Class Economy Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.