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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. 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
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. London Heathrow Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Maidstone from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 45m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Maidstone to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around C$ 68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 31 for a 1h 49m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidstone, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about C$ 11 for a journey of 140 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the downtown.
Airlines serving Maidstone
Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone
Most booked hotels in Maidstone
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 Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Seat Mii or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.