Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bolton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bolton

With a population of 141,331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bolton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bolton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ewe Restaurant and Bar (370 Chorley Rd) and The Thomas Egerton (272 Blackburn Road) are great picks.

When to visit Bolton

Bolton in December
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in December
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bolton

Plane

Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,590 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,668 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,492 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bolton, with prices from $11 to $1,191 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bolton are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bolton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Most booked hotels in Bolton

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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2261 reviews)
$106+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2547 reviews)
$100+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2416 reviews)
$90+
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Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2071 reviews)
$79+
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Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2376 reviews)
$65+
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The Court House
3 stars
Good (7.3, 225 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Renting a car in Bolton costs $27 per day, on average, or $80 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.59 per gallon in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $103.11 and $137.49. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Volkswagen Caddy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bolton costs $27 per day, on average, or $80 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.59 per gallon in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $103.11 and $137.49. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Volkswagen Caddy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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