Holywell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Holywell

With a population of 6.969, Holywell 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 Holywell to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Holywell

Holywell in December
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Holywell in December
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Holywell

Plane

Although Holywell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 26 km from Holywell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Holywell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holywell, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Holywell takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

Although Holywell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 26 km from Holywell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Holywell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holywell, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Holywell takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Holywell

Airlines serving Holywell

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 popular areas of Holywell

Most booked hotels in Holywell

The Hawk & Buckle Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Springfield Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Mountain Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£69+
Travelodge Halkyn
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£53+
Guildhall Tavern
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Holywell

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Holywell (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 Holywell is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Holywell (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 Holywell is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.