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

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
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Widnes in December
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles 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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Widnes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Widnes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 169 miles from Widnes. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Widnes

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Widnes

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,078 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (965 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,227 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,651 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Widnes

Hiring a car in Widnes

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.74 and $62.32. 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 Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.74 and $62.32. 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 Compact car hire (Kia Cee'd or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.