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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
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 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 2h 01m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 11 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 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about C$ 64 for a 2h 01m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 11 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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$ 149+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 64+
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Grange Moor Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 105+
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Renting a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.01 and C$ 40.01. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.01 and C$ 40.01. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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