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

Bolton travel guide

Bolton Tourism | Bolton Guide

You're Going to Love Bolton

With a population of 141.331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 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 March
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 45m.

Car

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

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,151 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,471 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,638 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,084 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,929 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,437 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,358 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bolton, with prices from $19 to $2,026 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 3% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $3.53 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.27 and $56.36. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.53 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.27 and $56.36. 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 Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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