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 16 miles 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 187 miles 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 16 miles 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 187 miles 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 (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,029 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,382 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,346 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 $210 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 Lister Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2121 reviews)
$205+
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The Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2095 reviews)
$158+
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The Golden Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1311 reviews)
$150+
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The Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 539 reviews)
$102+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 641 reviews)
$261+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 567 reviews)
$44+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Renting a car in Skipton costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Skipton costs $34 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Skipton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.