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

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You're Going to Love Widnes

With a population of 56.097, Widnes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Widnes

If you’re looking for affordable options, Baltic Pearl (Victoria Building, Lugsdale Rd) and Wellington - Prescot Road (Prescot Road) are great picks.

When to visit Widnes

Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Widnes

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 272 km from Widnes. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Widnes, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 272 km from Widnes. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Widnes

Airlines serving Widnes

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 popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $4.10 per litre in Widnes (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 Widnes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.10 per litre in Widnes (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 Widnes is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.