With a population of 51,739, Macclesfield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Macclesfield to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Briscola (88 Palmerston Avenue) and Chestergate Bistro (66 Chestergate) are great picks.
When flying to Macclesfield, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Macclesfield include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Macclesfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Macclesfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Macclesfield to London takes 1h 45m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Macclesfield is the busiest station in Macclesfield. Another popular train station is Macclesfield Prestbury, located 2 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Macclesfield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 148 miles from Macclesfield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macclesfield, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Macclesfield takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 70 miles.
Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Macclesfield costs £31 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Macclesfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Macclesfield is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.