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. Bolton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
$75
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 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 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,025 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,429 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,083 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 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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Premier Inn Manchester Bury
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 122 reviews)
$63+
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Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2169 reviews)
$86+
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Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2255 reviews)
$79+
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Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2335 reviews)
$98+
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Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2333 reviews)
$82+
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The Court House
3 stars
Good (7.6, 189 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Bolton

Renting a car in Bolton costs $30 per day, on average, or $61 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bolton costs $30 per day, on average, or $61 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Bolton.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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