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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
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 Montreal and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 65 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 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 Montreal and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 65 for a 2h 23m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 209 km and will cost you around C$ 8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 19 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 (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 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$ 149+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 146+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 61+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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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$ 29.91 and C$ 39.88. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 70% 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$ 29.91 and C$ 39.88. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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