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

Ambleside travel guide

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With a population of 3,132, Ambleside is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ambleside deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Ambleside

Ambleside in January
Estimated hotel price
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in January
Estimated hotel price
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ambleside

Plane

Although Ambleside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 66 miles from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 72 miles from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Ambleside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 66 miles from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 72 miles from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £147 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ambleside

Most booked hotels in Ambleside

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Brathay Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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Hiring a car in Ambleside

Hiring a car in Ambleside costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.76 per litre in Ambleside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.05 and £28.07.

Hiring a car in Ambleside costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.76 per litre in Ambleside (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.05 and £28.07.