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

Northampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Northampton

With a population of 197,322, Northampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Northampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Northampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hinds Head (Main Road) and Cartel Brasserie & Grill (17 Cotton End) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Northampton

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 62 km from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 62 km from Northampton. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Northampton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Northampton

BHXBirmingham
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,022 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,354 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from £13 to £2,214 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton

Most booked hotels in Northampton

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Holiday Inn Northampton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Mercure Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Mercure Daventry Court Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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ibis Northampton Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£35+
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Holiday Inn Rugby-Northampton M1, Jct.18 By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.15 and £24.20. Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Northampton, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs £39 per day, on average, or £78 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.52 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.15 and £24.20. Compact (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Northampton, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Northampton

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2 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

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2 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

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