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 10h 05m.

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 10h 05m.

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 (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,139 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,418 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,353 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 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)
$140+
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The Craven Arms
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1140 reviews)
$140+
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The Golden Lion
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1324 reviews)
$140+
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The Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 542 reviews)
$92+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 644 reviews)
$254+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 575 reviews)
$43+
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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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. 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 $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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Skipton.

Expect to pay $7.72 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 $92.67 and $123.56. 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.