Northampton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Northampton
With a population of 197,322, Northampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Northampton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Northampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Red Lion (East Haddon) (Main Street East Haddon) and Greens Restaurant - Northampton (90 Windingbrook Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Northampton
How to Get to Northampton
Plane
Although Northampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Luton Airport (LTN), which is located 34 miles from Northampton. The shortest flight to Northampton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Northampton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Northampton to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city center, Northampton is the busiest station in Northampton. Another popular train station is Northampton Long Buckby, located 9 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Northampton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 61 miles from Northampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Northampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Northampton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Northampton London Road/A508, located 2 miles from downtown Northampton. Northampton Far Cotton is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Northampton
Where to stay in Northampton
Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ibis Northampton Centre and The Langham Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Northampton
Most booked hotels in Northampton
Renting a car in Northampton
Renting a car in Northampton costs $29 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 65% cheaper than airport locations in Northampton.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Northampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Northampton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Opel Astra or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.