Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

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With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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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
S$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 19m 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 hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 201 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 225 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 59 for a 2h 19m 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 hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 201 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 225 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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Village Hotel Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 106+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 57+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 106+
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Hamlet Hotels Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 63+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Expect to pay S$ 2.74 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 S$ 32.79 and S$ 43.72. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.74 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 S$ 32.79 and S$ 43.72. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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