Halifax travel guide
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You're Going to Love Halifax
With a population of 82 624, Halifax is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Halifax deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Halifax
If you’re looking for affordable options, Shibden Mill Inn (1 Shibden Mill Fold) and Ricci's Tapas & Cicchetti - Halifax (Ground Floor, F Mill Dean Clough) are great picks.
When to visit Halifax
How to Get to Halifax
Plane
When flying to Halifax, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Halifax departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Halifax, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Halifax to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m trip. The train station in Halifax is called Halifax, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Halifax is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 274 km from Halifax. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Halifax, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Halifax takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 126 km.
Airlines serving Halifax
Where to stay in Halifax
Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £83 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Halifax
Most booked hotels in Halifax
Hiring a car in Halifax
Hiring a car in Halifax costs £34 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Halifax (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Halifax is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.