Introduction
What to do
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. Halifax deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Halifax

Halifax Minster
Art & Performing Arts•Entertainment

Where to Eat in Halifax

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shibden Mill Inn (1 Shibden Mill Fold) and Yates Halifax (Silver Street) are great picks.

When to visit Halifax

Halifax in September
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Halifax in September
Estimated hotel price
£39
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.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

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.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Halifax

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Halifax

Lufthansa
Good (8,212 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,608 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
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Where to stay in Halifax

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Halifax

Most booked hotels in Halifax

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Shibden Mill Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Timble Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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The Calverley Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Shepherds Rest
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£52+
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The Old Post Office Public House & Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£46+
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Chevin Country Park Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Halifax

Hiring a car in Halifax costs £31 per day, on average, or £63 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Halifax.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.33 and £25.78. The most frequently booked car type in Halifax is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Halifax costs £31 per day, on average, or £63 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Halifax.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.33 and £25.78. The most frequently booked car type in Halifax is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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