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$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 129
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 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 Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 1h 50m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 160 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 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 Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about C$ 78 for a 1h 50m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 8. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 160 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 (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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$ 152+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 150+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 93+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 54+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 115+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.39 and C$ 40.52. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.39 and C$ 40.52. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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