Harrogate travel guide
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You're Going to Love Harrogate
With a population of 87,024, Harrogate is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harrogate to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Harrogate
If you’re looking for affordable options, Orchid Restaurant at the Studley Hotel (28 Swan Road) and The Ivy Harrogate Brasserie and Garden (7-9 Parliament Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Tannin Level (5 Raglan Street) and Paradise Tap & Taco (44 King's Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Harrogate.
When to visit Harrogate
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Harrogate in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Harrogate, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Harrogate
Plane
When flying to Harrogate, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harrogate departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harrogate, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Harrogate to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £67 for a 3h 00m trip. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Harrogate is the busiest station in Harrogate. Another popular train station is Harrogate Pannal, Nyork, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Harrogate is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 293 km from Harrogate. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harrogate, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Harrogate takes 98 km and will cost you around £18. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 306 km. The most popular bus station is Harrogate Harlow Hill, located 1.8 km from the city centre of Harrogate. Harrogate Harlow Grange is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Harrogate
Where to stay in Harrogate
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Harrogate
Most booked hotels in Harrogate
Hiring a car in Harrogate
Hiring a car in Harrogate costs £33 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Harrogate.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Harrogate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Harrogate is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.