Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
Canada
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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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bolton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
C$ 107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolton in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 107
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Airports near Bolton

Airlines serving Bolton

Lufthansa
Good (8,250 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,261 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,001 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,706 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,620 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolton

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bolton, with prices from C$ 16 to C$ 1,690 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bolton are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton

Most booked hotels in Bolton

Holiday Inn Express Wigan By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
Bolton Stadium Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 140+
Holiday Inn Bolton Centre By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 134+
Village Hotel Manchester Bury
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 107+

Renting a car in Bolton

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.