Congleton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Congleton
With a population of 26.030, Congleton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Congleton to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Congleton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Waggon and Horses (Manchester Rd) and The Cheshire Tavern (West Road) are great picks.
When to visit Congleton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Congleton in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Congleton, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Congleton
Plane
When flying to Congleton, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Congleton include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Congleton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Congleton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Congleton to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Congleton is called Congleton, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Congleton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 233 km from Congleton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Congleton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Congleton takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Congleton
Where to stay in Congleton
Average rates range from around £99 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 Congleton
Most booked hotels in Congleton
Hiring a car in Congleton
Hiring a car in Congleton costs £19 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 63% cheaper than airport locations in Congleton.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Congleton (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 £23.82. The most frequently booked car type in Congleton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.