Skegness travel guide

Skegness Tourism | Skegness Guide

You're Going to Love Skegness

With a population of 17,072, Skegness is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skegness to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Skegness

Skegness in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skegness in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skegness

Plane

Although Skegness doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 51 miles from Skegness. The shortest domestic flight to Skegness departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 5 miles from the city centre, Skegness Wainfleet is the busiest station in Skegness. Another popular train station is Skegness Havenhouse, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skegness is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Skegness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Skegness’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Skegness doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 51 miles from Skegness. The shortest domestic flight to Skegness departs from Aberdeen and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Located 5 miles from the city centre, Skegness Wainfleet is the busiest station in Skegness. Another popular train station is Skegness Havenhouse, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Skegness is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Skegness. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Skegness’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Skegness

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skegness

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £88 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skegness

Most booked hotels in Skegness

The Savoy
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Southview Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Villager Hotel
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Savona Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
The Vine Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+

Hiring a car in Skegness

Hiring a car in Skegness costs £41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Skegness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Skegness is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Skegness costs £41 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Skegness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Skegness is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.