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
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
$130
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 30h 25m.

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 GREEN MOTION 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 25m.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,055 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,044 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,809 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,583 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,818 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,406 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,371 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 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 $2,053 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.28 and $59.03. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.28 and $59.03. 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 car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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