Knaresborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Knaresborough

With a population of 14,740, Knaresborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Knaresborough to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Knaresborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bear at Carriages (87-89 High Street) and Six Poor Folk (25 Castlegate) are great picks.

When to visit Knaresborough

Knaresborough in April
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knaresborough in April
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Knaresborough

Plane

When flying to Knaresborough, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Knaresborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Knaresborough, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Knaresborough to London takes 2h 13m and costs around £93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £231 for a 11h 22m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Knaresborough Starbeck, Nyork is the busiest station in Knaresborough. Another popular train station is Knaresborough, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knaresborough, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Knaresborough takes 85 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

When flying to Knaresborough, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Knaresborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Knaresborough, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Knaresborough to London takes 2h 13m and costs around £93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £231 for a 11h 22m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Knaresborough Starbeck, Nyork is the busiest station in Knaresborough. Another popular train station is Knaresborough, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Knaresborough, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Knaresborough takes 85 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Knaresborough

Airlines serving Knaresborough

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Knaresborough

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Knaresborough

Most booked hotels in Knaresborough

Kirkgate House
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£110+
The Bay Horse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Crowne Plaza Harrogate
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
The Groves Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£76+
The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£61+

Hiring a car in Knaresborough

Hiring a car in Knaresborough costs £57 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Leeds/Bradford.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Knaresborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Knaresborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Knaresborough costs £57 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Leeds/Bradford.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Knaresborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Knaresborough is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.