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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 15m.

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 Hertz 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 15m.

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 Hertz and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,035 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,018 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,221 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,778 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,804 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,116 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,266 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 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, 1114 reviews)
$155+
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The Golden Lion at Settle
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1285 reviews)
$145+
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Harts Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1024 reviews)
$176+
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The Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 528 reviews)
$108+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1855 reviews)
$142+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 631 reviews)
$234+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. 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.