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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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Ambleside travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ambleside

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ambleside in November
Estimated hotel price
£98
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, easyJet 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 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, easyJet 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 72 miles from Ambleside. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Ambleside

Airlines serving Ambleside

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ambleside

Average rates range from around £128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £153 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ambleside

Most booked hotels in Ambleside

Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£142+
Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£158+
Brathay Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£135+
The Swan at Grasmere- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£99+

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.

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 £1.74 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 £20.84 and £27.79.

Hiring a car in Ambleside costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 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 £1.74 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 £20.84 and £27.79.