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

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.

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

Whitstable in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 393
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitstable in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 393
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 km.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Whitstable, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Whitstable to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whitstable, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Whitstable takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Whitstable

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Whitstable

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,932 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitstable

Average rates range from around AED 613 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,076 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitstable

Hiring a car in Whitstable

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitstable, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whitstable, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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