Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Castle View Restaurant (Broomfield Road) and Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone (63 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 241 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 9h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around C$ 63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 63 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 241 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the downtown.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 145+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 60+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Hamlet Hotels Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 70+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Renting a car in Maidstone costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 172 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 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$ 32.59 and C$ 43.46. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maidstone costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 172 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.72 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$ 32.59 and C$ 43.46. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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