Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Skipton

Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skipton in April
Estimated hotel price
$181
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 16 miles from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Skipton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 miles from Skipton. The shortest flight to Skipton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Skipton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 187 miles from Skipton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Skipton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Skipton

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,419 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,762 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,096 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skipton

Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $384 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 Plough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$185+
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The Devonshire Arms Hotel at Bolton Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$401+
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Craven Heifer
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$149+
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Grassington Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$171+
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The Skipton Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$191+
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Hiring a car in Skipton

Expect to pay $3.58 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.86 and $57.15. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.58 per litre in Skipton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.86 and $57.15. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Skipton, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.