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 January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 Boston and takes around 10h.

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 Boston and takes around 10h.

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 (8,022 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,995 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,444 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,394 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,784 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,077 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 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 $207 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)
$142+
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The Woolly Sheep Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2073 reviews)
$162+
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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
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 528 reviews)
$109+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 563 reviews)
$60+
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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.