Whitby travel guide
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You're Going to Love Whitby
With a population of 13.897, Whitby is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitby to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Whitby
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Star Inn The Harbour (1 Langborne Road) and The Marine (Marine parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Barn Pub & Restaurant (Coal Pit Ln) and Macy Brown's Whitby (New Quay Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Whitby.
When to visit Whitby
How to Get to Whitby
Plane
Although Whitby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Darlington Teesside Intl (MME), which is located 53 km from Whitby. The shortest domestic flight to Whitby departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h.
Train
Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Whitby Ruswarp, Nyork is the busiest station in Whitby. Another popular train station is Whitby Kildale, located 29 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Whitby is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 154 km from Whitby. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Whitby using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Whitby takes 282 km and will cost you around £18. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 595 km.
Airlines serving Whitby
Where to stay in Whitby
Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Whitby
Most booked hotels in Whitby
Hiring a car in Whitby
Hiring a car in Whitby costs £33 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 58% cheaper than airport locations in Whitby.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Whitby (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Whitby is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.