Maidenhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maidenhead

With a population of 59.463, Maidenhead is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Maidenhead to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Maidenhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mediterranevm Bray (Bray Marina Monkey Island Ln) and El Cerdo Maidenhead (The Colonnade) are great picks.

When to visit Maidenhead

Maidenhead in December
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidenhead in December
Estimated hotel price
£118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidenhead

Plane

When flying to Maidenhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Maidenhead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidenhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidenhead to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Maidenhead Taplow is the busiest station in Maidenhead. Another popular train station is Maidenhead Furze Platt, Bucks, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 26 miles from Maidenhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidenhead, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidenhead takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Maidenhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Maidenhead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidenhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidenhead to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Maidenhead Taplow is the busiest station in Maidenhead. Another popular train station is Maidenhead Furze Platt, Bucks, located 0.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 26 miles from Maidenhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Maidenhead, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidenhead takes 209 km and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Maidenhead

Airlines serving Maidenhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidenhead

Average rates range from around £145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £371 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidenhead

Most booked hotels in Maidenhead

Premier Inn Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£531+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£149+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£93+
The Olde Bell, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£59+
Thames Riviera Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in Maidenhead

Hiring a car in Maidenhead costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Maidenhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Maidenhead is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidenhead costs £35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Maidenhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Maidenhead is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.