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 (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,086 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,452 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 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 $208 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 Heifer Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1793 reviews)
$135+
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The Craven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1138 reviews)
$154+
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The Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 543 reviews)
$91+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1324 reviews)
$131+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1040 reviews)
$161+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 644 reviews)
$254+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Renting a car in Skipton costs $49 per day, on average, or $97 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, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Skipton costs $49 per day, on average, or $97 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, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.84 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 $94.03 and $125.37. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.