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
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in August
Estimated hotel price
$69
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 New York and takes around 10h 10m.

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 Global Rent A Car and Sixt, 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 New York and takes around 10h 10m.

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 Global Rent A Car and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,517 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,115 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,963 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,511 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 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 1% 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 (8.4, 2234 reviews)
$86+
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The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 932 reviews)
$118+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2483 reviews)
$97+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2395 reviews)
$87+
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Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2044 reviews)
$69+
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Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, 2349 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Renting a car in Bolton costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bolton costs $32 per day, on average, or $96 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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