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

Macclesfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Macclesfield

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.

Where to Eat in Macclesfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Briscola (88 Palmerston Avenue) and The Salt Bar (23b Church Street) are great picks.

When to visit Macclesfield

Macclesfield in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Macclesfield in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Macclesfield

Plane

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, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Macclesfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Macclesfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Macclesfield 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. 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.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Macclesfield, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Macclesfield 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 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, Finnair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Macclesfield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Macclesfield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Macclesfield 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. 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.

Car

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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

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

Airports near Macclesfield

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Macclesfield

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 Macclesfield

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Macclesfield

Most booked hotels in Macclesfield

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Bohotel
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Oddfellows On The Park
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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The Tytherington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The Bridge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£91+
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Village Hotel Manchester Cheadle
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Macclesfield

Hiring a car in Macclesfield costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Macclesfield.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Macclesfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Macclesfield costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Macclesfield.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Macclesfield is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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