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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maidstone has to offer.

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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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 127
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 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest flight to Maidstone from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 49m 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 rental from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 130 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the downtown.

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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 49m 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 rental from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 130 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 146+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 85+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 55+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.19 and C$ 40.25. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.52 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$ 30.19 and C$ 40.25. 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 rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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