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 April
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kendal in April
Estimated hotel price
£79
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 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 Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 40m 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 £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 241 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 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 Bradford takes 1h 29m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 40m 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 £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Kendal

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Kendal

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,144 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kendal

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 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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Beech Hill Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Watermill Inn & Brewery
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Castle Green Hotel In Kendal, BW Premier Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Low Wood Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£199+
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Gilpin Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Kendal

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 56% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kendal, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kendal costs £49 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 56% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.86 and £21.15. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kendal, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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