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

Holyhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Holyhead

With a population of 11,362, Holyhead 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 Holyhead to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Holyhead

Activities

Fishing & Sight Seeing tours
Adventure
Coasteering
Adventure

When to visit Holyhead

Holyhead in October
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Holyhead in October
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Holyhead in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Holyhead, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Holyhead

Plane

When flying to Holyhead, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Holyhead departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Holyhead is the busiest station in Holyhead. Another popular train station is Holyhead Valley, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Holyhead is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 99 miles from Holyhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

When flying to Holyhead, you’ll arrive at Holyhead Anglesey (VLY), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Holyhead departs from Cardiff and takes around 50m.

Train

Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Holyhead is the busiest station in Holyhead. Another popular train station is Holyhead Valley, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Holyhead is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 99 miles from Holyhead. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Holyhead

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LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
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Airlines serving Holyhead

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 Holyhead

Average rates range from around £155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Holyhead

Most booked hotels in Holyhead

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Driftwood Boutique Guest House
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Beach Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Y Glan Neigr
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Trearddur Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£141+
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Travelodge Holyhead
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Witchingham B&B
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Holyhead

Hiring a car in Holyhead costs £51 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Holyhead (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. The most frequently booked car type in Holyhead is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Holyhead costs £51 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Holyhead (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. The most frequently booked car type in Holyhead is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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