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

When to visit Kendal

Kendal in February
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kendal in February
Estimated hotel price
£77
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, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kendal departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 Ace, among others, in Manchester.

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, Qatar Airways, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Kendal departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Kendal

Airlines serving Kendal

Lufthansa
Good (8,273 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,584 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,259 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,098 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,348 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,541 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,758 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,440 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kendal

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kendal

Most booked hotels in Kendal

Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£141+
Applegarth Villa Hotel & Restaurant (Adult Only)
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£158+
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Gilpin Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Damson Dene Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£82+

Hiring a car in Kendal

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.04 and £28.05. The most frequently booked car type in Kendal is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.04 and £28.05. The most frequently booked car type in Kendal is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.