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

Alnwick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Alnwick

With a population of 7,940, Alnwick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alnwick to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Alnwick

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Whittling House (24-25 Northumberland St) and The Joiners Arms (Newton By The Sea) are great picks.

When to visit Alnwick

Alnwick in April
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alnwick in April
Estimated hotel price
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Alnwick

Plane

Although Alnwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 42 km from Alnwick. The shortest domestic flight to Alnwick departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 217 km from Alnwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Alnwick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 42 km from Alnwick. The shortest domestic flight to Alnwick departs from Bristol and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Alnwick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 217 km from Alnwick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Alnwick

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Alnwick

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alnwick

Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick

Most booked hotels in Alnwick

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Red Lion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Noble Lands
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Doxford Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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The Cook and Barker Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The Hog's Head Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Black Bull inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Alnwick

Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £52 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Newcastle upon Tyne.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Alnwick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Alnwick is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.