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 Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 70 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 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 Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 70 km from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 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

DSADoncaster Sheffield
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,096 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,071 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,893 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,601 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,265 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,465 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,303 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 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)
$153+
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The Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 528 reviews)
$125+
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Falcon Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1856 reviews)
$139+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 631 reviews)
$270+
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Yha Malham
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 563 reviews)
$43+
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The Red Lion & Manor House
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2051 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Skipton

Renting a car in Skipton costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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, 48% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. 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 $71 per day, on average, or $142 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, 48% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. 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.