Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bolton to see all of its attractions.

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
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 27h.

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 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 27 km from Bolton. The shortest flight to Bolton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,446 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bolton, with prices from $20 to $2,120 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Hiring a car in Bolton

Expect to pay $4.10 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 $49.14 and $65.52. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.10 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 $49.14 and $65.52. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.