Holyhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Holyhead

With a population of 11,362, Holyhead is a must-see destination in Wales, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Holyhead to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Holyhead

Holyhead in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Holyhead in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Holyhead in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Holyhead, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Holyhead

Plane

When flying to Holyhead, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Holyhead departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Holyhead is the busiest station in Holyhead. Another popular train station is Holyhead Valley, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Holyhead is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 160 km from Holyhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Holyhead, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Holyhead departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Holyhead is the busiest station in Holyhead. Another popular train station is Holyhead Valley, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Holyhead is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 160 km from Holyhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Holyhead

Airlines serving Holyhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Holyhead

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Holyhead

Most booked hotels in Holyhead

Trearddur Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£142+
The Beach Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Travelodge Holyhead
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
The Bull Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£84+
The Glan-Neigr
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£84+
The Boathouse Hotel
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£94+

Hiring a car in Holyhead

Hiring a car in Holyhead costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Holyhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Holyhead is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Holyhead costs £46 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Holyhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Holyhead is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.