Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Skipton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, 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 flight to Skipton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 302 km from Skipton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skipton

Most booked hotels in Skipton

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The Craven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1129 reviews)
$153+
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The Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2089 reviews)
$157+
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The Plough
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 534 reviews)
$104+
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Falcon Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1867 reviews)
$142+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 640 reviews)
$260+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 566 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Renting a car in Skipton costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.57 per gallon in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.85 and $121.13. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Skipton costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.57 per gallon in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.85 and $121.13. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.