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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

Public Afternoon Tea Cruise
Events•Food & Drink

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
£79
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. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. 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 Sixt, 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. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. 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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,026 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,073 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £182 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

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Chevin End Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£187+
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Innkeeper's Lodge Ilkley
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Red Lion Hotel And Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Crescent Inn by Maison Pierre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.45 and £24.60. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Skipton costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.45 and £24.60. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.