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
£119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidenhead in December
Estimated hotel price
£119
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 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Maidenhead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidenhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidenhead to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Maidenhead Taplow is the busiest station in Maidenhead. Another popular train station is Maidenhead Furze Platt, Bucks, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 41 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Maidenhead takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Maidenhead, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Maidenhead departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidenhead, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidenhead to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Maidenhead Taplow is the busiest station in Maidenhead. Another popular train station is Maidenhead Furze Platt, Bucks, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidenhead is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 41 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Maidenhead takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Maidenhead

Airlines serving Maidenhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidenhead

From 5-star hotels such as the Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel to great affordable options like the Travelodge Maidenhead Central, Maidenhead offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £360 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)
£67+
Cliveden House - an Iconic Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£495+
Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£163+
Leonardo London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
The Olde Bell, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£56+
Thames Riviera Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Maidenhead

Hiring a car in Maidenhead costs £33 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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 £33 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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.