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.
Activities & attractions in Northampton
Activities
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
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.
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 Rentacar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Northampton
Where to stay in Northampton
Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from £13 to £2,183 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% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton
Most booked hotels in Northampton
Hiring a car in Northampton
Hiring a car in Northampton costs £32 per day, on average, or £63 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.84 and £27.79. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Cupra Leon or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Northampton
People carrier
5 adults, 3 Bags
£41/day
Premium SUV
5 adults, 5 Bags
£57/day