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

Harrogate travel guide

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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 Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen (47 Oxford Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Tannin Level (5 Raglan Street) and DIVINO - HARROGATE (3 Ripon Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Harrogate.

When to visit Harrogate

Harrogate in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harrogate in January
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harrogate, followed by LNER. The train journey from Harrogate to Manchester takes 1h 12m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £146 for a 2h 14m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harrogate, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Harrogate takes 113 km and will cost you around £4. From London, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 362 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.

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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harrogate, followed by LNER. The train journey from Harrogate to Manchester takes 1h 12m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £146 for a 2h 14m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harrogate, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Harrogate takes 113 km and will cost you around £4. From London, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 362 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.

Airports near Harrogate

MMEDarlington Teesside Intl
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Harrogate

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Air France
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Where to stay in Harrogate

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £150 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Harrogate, with prices from £48 to £1,297 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Harrogate are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Harrogate

Most booked hotels in Harrogate

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Wood Hall Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Crowne Plaza Harrogate
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Wetherby
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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White Hart Hotel & Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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The Yorkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Harrogate

Hiring a car in Harrogate costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Leeds/Bradford.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Harrogate is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Harrogate costs £33 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Leeds/Bradford.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Harrogate is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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