Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Halifax to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Halifax

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ricci's Tapas & Cicchetti - Halifax (Ground Floor, F Mill Dean Clough) and Ricci's Place (4 Crossley Street) are great picks.

When to visit Halifax

Halifax in February
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Halifax in February
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Halifax

Plane

When flying to Halifax, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 12 miles 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 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Halifax is called Halifax, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Halifax is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 170 miles from Halifax. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Halifax, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Halifax takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Halifax, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 12 miles 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 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. The train station in Halifax is called Halifax, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Halifax is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 170 miles from Halifax. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Halifax, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Halifax takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Halifax

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Halifax

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Halifax

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Halifax

Most booked hotels in Halifax

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Timble Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Shibden Mill Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Malthouse
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The New Hobbit Hotel Rooms
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Holdsworth House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£167+
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Holiday Inn Leeds - Brighouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Halifax

Hiring a car in Halifax costs £44 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Halifax, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Halifax costs £44 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Halifax, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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