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

Huddersfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Huddersfield

With a population of 149,017, Huddersfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Huddersfield to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Huddersfield

Ceramic Hand Building - make a clay sculpture
Activities•Arts & Crafts

Where to Eat in Huddersfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Norman's Neighbourhood Kitchen (22A North Rd) and Golden Cock (2 The Village) are great picks.

When to visit Huddersfield

Huddersfield in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Huddersfield in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Huddersfield

Plane

Although Huddersfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 25 km from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Huddersfield doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 25 km from Huddersfield. The shortest domestic flight to Huddersfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Huddersfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Huddersfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Huddersfield

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Huddersfield

Lufthansa
Good (8,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,165 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,508 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Huddersfield

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Huddersfield, with prices from £29 to £524 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Huddersfield are about 28% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Huddersfield

Most booked hotels in Huddersfield

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Shibden Mill Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Briar Court
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Cedar Court Huddersfield
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Old Bridge Inn, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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The Cambridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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315 Bar and Restaurant
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hiring a car in Huddersfield

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Huddersfield.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Huddersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.08 and £25.44. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Huddersfield costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Huddersfield.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Huddersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.08 and £25.44. The most frequently booked car type in Huddersfield is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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