Maidstone travel guide

Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide

You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maidstone has to offer.

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

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Train. The train journey from Maidstone to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 1h 33m 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 rental from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 217 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the downtown.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Train. The train journey from Maidstone to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around C$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 1h 33m 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 rental from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 217 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the downtown.

Airports near Maidstone

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

Who'd A Thought It - Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 128+
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 126+
Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 80+

Renting a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maidstone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maidstone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.