Maidstone travel guide

Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maidstone has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
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 Train. 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$ 56 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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 Train. 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$ 56 for a 1h 34m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 217 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the downtown.

Airports near Maidstone

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

Who'd A Thought It - Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 129+
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 128+
Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 83+

Renting a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maidstone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 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$ 30.55 and C$ 40.73. Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maidstone, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.