Ilkley travel guide

Ilkley Tourism | Ilkley Guide

You're Going to Love Ilkley

With a population of 13,772, Ilkley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ilkley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ilkley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors South Hawksworth Street) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilkley

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 65 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.1 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 182 miles from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 65 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Ilkley

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Most booked hotels in Ilkley

Chevin End Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 807 reviews)
$89+
Leeming Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 694 reviews)
$113+
The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1297 reviews)
$102+
The Abbey Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2116 reviews)
$87+
The Wheatley Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 933 reviews)
$140+
Rooms by Bistrot Pierre at The Crescent Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 919 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.