Holywell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Holywell

With a population of 6 969, Holywell 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 Holywell to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Holywell

Holywell in December
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Holywell in December
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Holywell

Plane

Although Holywell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 26 km from Holywell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Holywell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holywell, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Holywell takes 72 km and will cost you around £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

Although Holywell doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 26 km from Holywell. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Holywell departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Holywell, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Holywell takes 72 km and will cost you around £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Holywell

Airlines serving Holywell

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Holywell

Most booked hotels in Holywell

The Hawk & Buckle Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Springfield Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Mountain Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£69+
Travelodge Halkyn
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Guildhall Tavern
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Holywell

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Holywell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Holywell is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Holywell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.79 and £23.72. The most frequently booked car type in Holywell is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.