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
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kendal in February
Estimated hotel price
£84
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, 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 London takes 3h 10m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £74 for a 3h 41m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Kendal takes 145 miles and will cost you around £12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 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, Qatar Airways, 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 London takes 3h 10m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £74 for a 3h 41m 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 National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Kendal takes 145 miles and will cost you around £12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Kendal

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Kendal

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Kendal

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kendal

Most booked hotels in Kendal

See all
Lakes Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£149+
View
Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£81+
View
Damson Dene Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
View
Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£151+
View
Premier Inn Kendal Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£41+
View
Gilpin Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£63+
View

Hiring a car in Kendal

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £32 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% 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 £16.30 and £21.73. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £32 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% 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 £16.30 and £21.73. 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 (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Kendal