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 August
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in August
Estimated hotel price
$91
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 17 miles from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 173 miles 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 17 miles from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 13h.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 173 miles from Bolton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,288 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,662 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,404 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,794 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Most booked hotels in Bolton

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Premier Inn Manchester Bury
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 114 reviews)
$64+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2294 reviews)
$98+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2586 reviews)
$94+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2448 reviews)
$84+
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Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2090 reviews)
$74+
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The Court House
3 stars
Good (7.3, 234 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Renting a car in Bolton costs $28 per day, on average, or $85 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

Renting a car in Bolton costs $28 per day, on average, or $85 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.78 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 $105.39 and $140.51.

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