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

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.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Loose Chequers (Old Loose Hill) and Bliss (14 King St) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 375
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 375
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around AED 209 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 217 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around AED 209 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about AED 198 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around AED 22. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 217 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

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay AED 6.65 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 AED 79.77 and AED 106.35. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.65 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 AED 79.77 and AED 106.35. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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