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Skipton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skipton

With a population of 14 632, Skipton 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 Skipton to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Skipton

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
£93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skipton

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 26 km from Skipton. The shortest domestic flight to Skipton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 26 km from Skipton. The shortest domestic flight to Skipton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Skipton

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,453 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,279 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,720 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,443 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around £134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £179 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

Chevin End Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Yorkshire Unicorn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£121+
The Plough Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£91+
Innkeeper's Lodge Ilkley
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Red Lion Hotel And Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£177+

Hiring a car in Skipton

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Skipton (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. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £29 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Skipton (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. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.