Wrexham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wrexham
With a population of 43 649, Wrexham 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 Wrexham to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Wrexham
Where to Eat in Wrexham
If you’re looking for affordable options, Croes Howell Restaurant (Croeshowell Hill Nr Rosset) and Tyn-Y-Capel (Church Rd Minera) are great picks.
When to visit Wrexham
How to Get to Wrexham
Plane
Although Wrexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 34 km from Wrexham. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wrexham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wrexham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wrexham to London takes 2h 06m and costs around £32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Wrexham Gwersyllt, Clywd is the busiest station in Wrexham. Another popular train station is Wrexham General, located 0.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wrexham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 260 km from Wrexham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wrexham, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Wrexham takes 105 km and will cost you around £6. From Thorner, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Wrexham
Where to stay in Wrexham
Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wrexham
Most booked hotels in Wrexham
Hiring a car in Wrexham
Hiring a car in Wrexham costs £24 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Wrexham.
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Wrexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Wrexham is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.