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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maidstone to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Maidstone
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dirty Habit (The Pilgrims Way) and The Tickled Trout (Lower Road West Farleigh) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Madisons (28/32 Gabriels Hill) and Percival’s Rest (West St, Harrietsham) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Maidstone.
When to visit Maidstone
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Train. The train journey from Maidstone to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 0h 33m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 130 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 140 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Maidstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone
Hiring a car in Maidstone
Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki SX4 or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.