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$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 1h 49m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 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 9h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around C$ 67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 1h 49m 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 217 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 217 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 (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,597 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,314 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,376 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 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$ 161+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 147+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 60+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.98 and C$ 39.98. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.50 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$ 29.98 and C$ 39.98. 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 Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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