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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 November
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in November
Estimated hotel price
£87
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 16 miles from Skipton. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, 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 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 miles from Skipton. Liverpool J. Lennon Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Aer Lingus, British Airways, 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 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around £137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £210 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Yorkshire Unicorn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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The Plough Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Innkeeper's Lodge Ilkley
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Red Lion Hotel And Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Craiglands Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.96 and £27.95. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.96 and £27.95. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 18% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.