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 5 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, 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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 51 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 170 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 Halifax and takes around 6h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about C$ 51 for a 1h 34m 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 170 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 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$ 147+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 148+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 120+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32.

Expect to pay C$ 2.46 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$ 29.49 and C$ 39.32.

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