Knaresborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Knaresborough

With a population of 14,740, Knaresborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Knaresborough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Knaresborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bear at Carriages (87-89 High Street) and Six Poor Folk (25 Castlegate) are great picks.

When to visit Knaresborough

Knaresborough in April
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knaresborough in April
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Knaresborough

Plane

When flying to Knaresborough, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Knaresborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Knaresborough, followed by AccesRail. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Knaresborough Starbeck, Nyork is the busiest station in Knaresborough. Another popular train station is Knaresborough, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Knaresborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Knaresborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knaresborough, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Knaresborough takes 70 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 185 miles.

Plane

When flying to Knaresborough, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Knaresborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Knaresborough, followed by AccesRail. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Knaresborough Starbeck, Nyork is the busiest station in Knaresborough. Another popular train station is Knaresborough, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Knaresborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Knaresborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knaresborough, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Knaresborough takes 70 miles and will cost you around £13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Knaresborough

Airlines serving Knaresborough

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Knaresborough

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £137 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Knaresborough

Most booked hotels in Knaresborough

Kirkgate House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£110+
The Bay Horse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Crowne Plaza Harrogate
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
The Groves Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£81+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£69+

Hiring a car in Knaresborough

Hiring a car in Knaresborough costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Knaresborough.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Knaresborough (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. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Knaresborough, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Knaresborough costs £33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Knaresborough.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Knaresborough (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. Compact (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Knaresborough, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.