Keswick travel guide

Keswick Tourism | Keswick Guide

You're Going to Love Keswick

With a population of 4.281, Keswick is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Keswick to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Keswick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lakes Bar & Bistro (25 Station Street) and Thyme cafe bar & bistro (6 Museum Square) are great picks.

When to visit Keswick

Keswick in July
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Keswick in July
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Keswick

Plane

Although Keswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 104 km from Keswick. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Keswick departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Keswick, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to Keswick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 137 km from Keswick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Keswick using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Keswick takes 563 km and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 668 km.

Plane

Although Keswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 104 km from Keswick. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Keswick departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Keswick, followed by Avanti West Coast.

Car

Another option to get to Keswick is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 137 km from Keswick. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Keswick using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Keswick takes 563 km and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 668 km.

Airlines serving Keswick

Lufthansa
Good (7,186 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,238 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keswick

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keswick

Most booked hotels in Keswick

The King's Head Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Keswick Country House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£120+
The Lodge In The Vale
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£58+
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£104+
The White Horse Inn Bunkhouse
1 star
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£18+
The Derwentwater Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£50+

Hiring a car in Keswick

Hiring a car in Keswick costs £64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Keswick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.08 and £21.43. The most frequently booked car type in Keswick is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Keswick costs £64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Keswick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.08 and £21.43. The most frequently booked car type in Keswick is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.