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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maidstone to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Maidstone
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. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 10m 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 hire from London, which is about 32 miles 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 110 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Maidstone
Where to stay in Maidstone
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £97 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone
Most booked hotels in Maidstone
Hiring a car in Maidstone
Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £35 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki SX4 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.