Gillingham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gillingham
With a population of 101.187, Gillingham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Gillingham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Frankie & Benny's - Hempstead Valley (Unit 10 Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre) and Harvester - The Queen's Head (390 Maidstone Road) are great picks.
When to visit Gillingham
How to Get to Gillingham
Plane
When flying to Gillingham, you’ll arrive at London Southend (SEN), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gillingham from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 23h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gillingham, followed by Train. The train journey from Gillingham to Norwich takes 1h 52m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Gillingham is called Gillingham, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gillingham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 48 km from Gillingham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gillingham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Gillingham takes 209 km and will cost you around $6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Gillingham Rainham Mark, located 3.0 km from the city centre of Gillingham. Gillingham Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Gillingham
Where to stay in Gillingham
Average rates range from around $84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $129 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gillingham
Most booked hotels in Gillingham
Hiring a car in Gillingham
Expect to pay $2.82 per litre in Gillingham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.77 and $45.02. The most frequently booked car type in Gillingham is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.