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

Ripon travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ripon

With a population of 16,835, Ripon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ripon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ripon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Deanery (The Old Deanery) and The Silva Bells (25 Kirkgate) are great picks.

When to visit Ripon

Ripon in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ripon in February
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ripon in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Ripon, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Ripon

Plane

Although Ripon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 19 miles from Ripon. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ripon departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ripon, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ripon to Manchester takes 1h 12m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £146 for a 2h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ripon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Ripon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ripon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ripon takes 70 miles and will cost you around £4. From London, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Ripon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 19 miles from Ripon. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ripon departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ripon, followed by LNER. The train journey from Ripon to Manchester takes 1h 12m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £146 for a 2h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ripon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Ripon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ripon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ripon takes 70 miles and will cost you around £4. From London, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Ripon

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Ripon

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ripon

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £217 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ripon

Most booked hotels in Ripon

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Grantley Hall
5 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£618+
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Swinton Park
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£328+
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The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Unicorn Hotel Wetherspoon
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Black Swan Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Ripon

Hiring a car in Ripon costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Ripon.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ripon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ripon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ripon costs £22 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Ripon.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ripon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ripon is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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