Introduction
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 February
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kendal in February
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 54 miles from Kendal. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines 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 40m and costs around £108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 11m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Kendal Oxenholme Lake District is the busiest station in Kendal. Another popular train station is Kendal Staveley, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kendal is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 62 miles 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Kendal takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 82 miles.

Plane

Although Kendal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 54 miles from Kendal. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines 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 40m and costs around £108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 11m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Kendal Oxenholme Lake District is the busiest station in Kendal. Another popular train station is Kendal Staveley, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kendal is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 62 miles 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Kendal takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 82 miles.

Airports near Kendal

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Kendal

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kendal

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 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)
£159+
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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Damson Dene Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Kendal

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £55 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Kendal is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £55 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 51% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.94. The most frequently booked car type in Kendal is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Passat or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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