Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Northampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Northampton

With a population of 197 322, Northampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Northampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hinds Head (Main Road) and Cartel Brasserie & Grill (17 Cotton End) are great picks.

When to visit Northampton

Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Northampton

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 54 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 54 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 98 km from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Northampton

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
LTNLondon Luton

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from $29 to $5,116 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton

Most booked hotels in Northampton

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Holiday Inn Northampton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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ibis Northampton Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$93+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Watford Gap
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$79+
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The Langham Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$84+
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Westone Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$82+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs $53 per day, on average, or $321 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.62 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.39 and $57.85. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs $53 per day, on average, or $321 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.

Expect to pay $3.62 per litre in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $43.39 and $57.85. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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