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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kendal to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Kendal
Where to Eat in Kendal
If you’re looking for affordable options, Walton's Bar & Grill (54 Stramongate) and The Wheatsheaf (Brigsteer) are great picks.
When to visit Kendal
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, British Airways, Cathay Pacific 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 Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kendal, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Kendal takes 108 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Kendal
Where to stay in popular areas of Kendal
Most booked hotels in Kendal
Hiring a car in Kendal
Hiring a car in Kendal costs £59 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Kendal is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.