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
$58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in August
Estimated hotel price
$58
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 Houston and takes around 12h 12m.

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 Houston and takes around 12h 12m.

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
DSADoncaster Sheffield
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,096 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,071 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,425 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,894 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,601 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,266 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,465 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,303 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 3% more expensive 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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Premier Inn Manchester Bury
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 120 reviews)
$54+
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Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2241 reviews)
$80+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2167 reviews)
$87+
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Red Hall Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1231 reviews)
$64+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2335 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2250 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Renting a car in Bolton costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bolton costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $7.91 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 $94.94 and $126.58. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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