Ilkley travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ilkley
With a population of 13,772, Ilkley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ilkley to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Ilkley
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.
When to visit Ilkley
How to Get to Ilkley
Plane
When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 45 miles and will cost you around $8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 78 miles.
Airlines serving Ilkley
Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley
Most booked hotels in Ilkley
Renting a car in Ilkley
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.