Skegness travel guide

Skegness Tourism | Skegness Guide

You're Going to Love Skegness

With a population of 17,072, Skegness is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skegness to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Skegness

Skegness in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skegness in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skegness

Plane

Although Skegness doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 82 km from Skegness. The shortest domestic flight to Skegness departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 8 km from the city centre, Skegness Wainfleet is the busiest station in Skegness. Another popular train station is Skegness Havenhouse, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skegness is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 185 km from Skegness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skegness, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. Skegness’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Skegness doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 82 km from Skegness. The shortest domestic flight to Skegness departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 8 km from the city centre, Skegness Wainfleet is the busiest station in Skegness. Another popular train station is Skegness Havenhouse, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skegness is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 185 km from Skegness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Skegness, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. Skegness’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Skegness

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 Skegness

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skegness

Most booked hotels in Skegness

Southview Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Villager Hotel
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Savona Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
The Monsell Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
The Vine Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£97+

Hiring a car in Skegness

Hiring a car in Skegness costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Skegness (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. The most frequently booked car type in Skegness is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Skegness costs £42 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Skegness (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. The most frequently booked car type in Skegness is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.