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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 October
Estimated hotel price
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in October
Estimated hotel price
£99
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 106 km from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 116 km from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

Although Ambleside doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 106 km from Ambleside. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ambleside departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ambleside is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 116 km from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Ambleside

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ambleside

Lufthansa
Good (8,019 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £214 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£170+
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Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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Yha Ambleside Hostel
1 star
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Ambleside

Hiring a car in Ambleside costs £50 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.95 and £25.26.

Hiring a car in Ambleside costs £50 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

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 Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.95 and £25.26.