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 November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Northampton in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Northampton

Plane

Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 62 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

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 Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 62 km from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 05m.

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
EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Northampton

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Northampton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Northampton, with prices from $28 to $5,134 per night. Town Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Northampton are about 6% more expensive 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 Express Northampton - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Hilton Northampton
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Holiday Inn Northampton By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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ibis Northampton Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$80+
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Westone Manor Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$94+
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Hiring a car in Northampton

Hiring a car in Northampton costs $51 per day, on average, or $306 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.94 and $58.59. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Northampton costs $51 per day, on average, or $306 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.94 and $58.59. 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 (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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