Knaresborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Knaresborough

With a population of 14,740, Knaresborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Knaresborough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Knaresborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bear at Carriages (87-89 High Street) and Six Poor Folk (25 Castlegate) are great picks.

When to visit Knaresborough

Knaresborough in April
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knaresborough in April
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Knaresborough

Plane

When flying to Knaresborough, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Knaresborough departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Knaresborough, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Knaresborough to Manchester takes 1h 01m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £51 for a 2h 28m trip. Located 2.3 km from the city centre, Knaresborough Starbeck, Nyork is the busiest station in Knaresborough. Another popular train station is Knaresborough, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Knaresborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 293 km from Knaresborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knaresborough, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Knaresborough takes 113 km and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to Knaresborough, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Knaresborough departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Knaresborough, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Knaresborough to Manchester takes 1h 01m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £51 for a 2h 28m trip. Located 2.3 km from the city centre, Knaresborough Starbeck, Nyork is the busiest station in Knaresborough. Another popular train station is Knaresborough, located 1.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Knaresborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 293 km from Knaresborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knaresborough, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Knaresborough takes 113 km and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Knaresborough

Airlines serving Knaresborough

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,269 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Knaresborough

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Knaresborough

Most booked hotels in Knaresborough

DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
The Mitre Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Orchard Club - Newton House
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Crowne Plaza Harrogate
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£71+

Hiring a car in Knaresborough

Hiring a car in Knaresborough costs £17 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 98% cheaper than airport locations in Knaresborough.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Knaresborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.86. The most frequently booked car type in Knaresborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Knaresborough costs £17 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 98% cheaper than airport locations in Knaresborough.

Expect to pay £1.37 per litre in Knaresborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.39 and £21.86. The most frequently booked car type in Knaresborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.