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

Whitley Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitley Bay

With a population of 38,055, Whitley Bay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitley Bay to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Whitley Bay

Whitley Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
€52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitley Bay in January
Estimated hotel price
€52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitley Bay

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Whitley Bay include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Plane

When flying to Whitley Bay, you’ll arrive at Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Whitley Bay include Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus. The shortest flight to Whitley Bay from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitley Bay is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 149 km from Whitley Bay. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Airports near Whitley Bay

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Whitley Bay

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,054 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,544 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,334 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,611 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whitley Bay

Most booked hotels in Whitley Bay

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The Metropolitan Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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York House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€145+
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Hiring a car in Whitley Bay

Expect to pay €1.56 per litre in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.62 and €24.83.

Expect to pay €1.56 per litre in Whitley Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.62 and €24.83.