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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Skipton to see all of its attractions.

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 10h 10m.

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 Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 10h 10m.

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 Global Rent A Car and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,219 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,208 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,630 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,602 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 $190 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 Golden Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1356 reviews)
$159+
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The Plough Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 547 reviews)
$123+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1052 reviews)
$110+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1904 reviews)
$152+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 655 reviews)
$236+
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Stone Trough Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2548 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Renting a car in Skipton costs $39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04.

Renting a car in Skipton costs $39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04.