Folkestone travel guide
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You're Going to Love Folkestone
With a population of 45 992, Folkestone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Folkestone to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Folkestone
Where to Eat in Folkestone
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rocksalt (4-5 Fishmarket) and Sotirio's Bar and Restaurant (2a Bouverie Road West) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Radnor Arms (Christ Church Rd) and Lido Bon Vino at Sandgate Hotel (29 Sandgate Esplanade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Folkestone.
When to visit Folkestone
How to Get to Folkestone
Plane
Although Folkestone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 94 km from Folkestone. The shortest domestic flight to Folkestone departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Folkestone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Folkestone to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip. Located 0.9 km from the city centre, Folkestone West is the busiest station in Folkestone. Another popular train station is Folkestone Central, located 0.2 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Folkestone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Folkestone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Folkestone, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Folkestone takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is Folkestone Tesco, located 4 km from the city centre of Folkestone. Folkestone Bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Folkestone
Where to stay in Folkestone
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £659 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Park Inn Hotel Folkestone and The Southcliff Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Folkestone
Most booked hotels in Folkestone
Hiring a car in Folkestone
Hiring a car in Folkestone costs £41 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Folkestone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Folkestone is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.