Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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.

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

Kendal in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kendal in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £26 for a 2h 59m 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

You can travel by bus to Kendal using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Kendal takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £26 for a 2h 59m 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

You can travel by bus to Kendal using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Kendal takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Kendal

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Kendal

Lufthansa
Good (7,443 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,389 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,413 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,754 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,966 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,359 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,639 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,222 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,510 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,267 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,122 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,015 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,373 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (363 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kendal

Average rates range from around £171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 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)
£153+
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The Gateway Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Damson Dene Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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Hiring a car in Kendal

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £42 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 £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kendal, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £42 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 £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kendal, while also 5% cheaper than other types, on average.

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