Ilkley travel guide

Ilkley Tourism | Ilkley Guide

You're Going to Love Ilkley

With a population of 13,772, Ilkley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ilkley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ilkley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pranzo Italian Ilkley (Units 2 – 3 The Moors South Hawksworth Street) and Piccolino - Ilkley (31 Brook St) are great picks.

When to visit Ilkley

Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilkley in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilkley

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 7 km from the city center, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 293 km from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 72 km and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

When flying to Ilkley, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Ilkley from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilkley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Ilkley to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $44 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 7 km from the city center, Ilkley Menston is the busiest station in Ilkley. Another popular train station is Ilkley Ben Rhydding, located 1.7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Ilkley is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 293 km from Ilkley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ilkley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Ilkley takes 72 km and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Ilkley

Airlines serving Ilkley

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ilkley

Most booked hotels in Ilkley

Chevin End Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 808 reviews)
$89+
Leeming Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 694 reviews)
$113+
The Cow & Calf by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1301 reviews)
$107+
The Abbey Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2119 reviews)
$87+
The Wheatley Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 932 reviews)
$141+
Rooms by Bistrot Pierre at The Crescent Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 923 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Ilkley

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Ilkley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ilkley is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.