Ripon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ripon
With a population of 16,835, Ripon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ripon to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Ripon
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Silva Bells (25 Kirkgate) and The Old Deanery (The Old Deanery) are great picks.
When to visit Ripon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ripon in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Ripon, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Ripon
Plane
Although Ripon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 19 miles from Ripon. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Ripon departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.
Train
Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Ripon, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Ripon to Manchester takes 1h 11m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 37m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ripon is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Ripon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ripon, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Ripon takes 70 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 150 miles.
Airlines serving Ripon
Where to stay in Ripon
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £173 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ripon
Most booked hotels in Ripon
Hiring a car in Ripon
Hiring a car in Ripon costs £23 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 68% cheaper than airport locations in Ripon.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ripon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Ripon is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.