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

Kendal travel guide

Kendal Tourism | Kendal Guide

You're Going to Love Kendal

With a population of 29,468, Kendal is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kendal to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kendal

Kendal in November
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kendal in November
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kendal

Plane

Although Kendal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 87 km from Kendal. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kendal departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kendal, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Kendal to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Kendal Oxenholme Lake District is the busiest station in Kendal. Another popular train station is Kendal Staveley, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kendal is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 100 km from Kendal. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kendal, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Kendal takes 105 km and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Kendal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 87 km from Kendal. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kendal departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Kendal, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Kendal to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 21m trip. Located 2.9 km from the city centre, Kendal Oxenholme Lake District is the busiest station in Kendal. Another popular train station is Kendal Staveley, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kendal is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 100 km from Kendal. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kendal, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Kendal takes 105 km and will cost you around £11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Kendal

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Kendal

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kendal

Average rates range from around £143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £160 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kendal

Most booked hotels in Kendal

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Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Yha Windermere
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Damson Dene Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£168+
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Hiring a car in Kendal

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Kendal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.32 and £21.76. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kendal, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £41 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Kendal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.32 and £21.76. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kendal, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

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