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. Alnwick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alnwick in December
Estimated hotel price
£85
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 Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 Belfast and takes around 55m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,017 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,216 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,491 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,347 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alnwick

Average rates range from around £118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £201 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alnwick

Most booked hotels in Alnwick

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Bailiffgate Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£185+
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Chathill/The Tempus At Charlton Hall Estate
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Red Lion Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Doxford Hall Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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The Hog's Head Inn - The Inn Collection Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£131+
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Black Bull Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Alnwick

Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £36 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Alnwick.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Alnwick costs £36 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Alnwick.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26. 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 Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.