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

Wakefield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wakefield

With a population of 78,978, Wakefield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wakefield to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wakefield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Qubana (1-3 Wood Street) and The Three Houses (379 Barnsley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Wakefield

Wakefield in February
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wakefield in February
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wakefield

Plane

When flying to Wakefield, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wakefield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Wakefield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 161 miles from Wakefield. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Wakefield, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wakefield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Wakefield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 161 miles from Wakefield. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Wakefield

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Wakefield

Lufthansa
Good (8,052 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,804 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (929 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,154 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,370 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wakefield

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wakefield, with prices from £12 to £855 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wakefield are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wakefield

Most booked hotels in Wakefield

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Timble Inn
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£197+
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Holmfield Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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The Calverley Arms by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Express Wakefield By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hotel St Pierre, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£64+
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ibis Wakefield East-Castleford
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Wakefield

Hiring a car in Wakefield costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Wakefield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.02 and £25.36. The most frequently booked car type in Wakefield is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wakefield costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Wakefield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.02 and £25.36. The most frequently booked car type in Wakefield is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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