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

Wrexham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wrexham

With a population of 43,649, Wrexham 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 Wrexham to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wrexham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ial Restaurant (Chester Road) and The Savvy Fox () are great picks.

When to visit Wrexham

Wrexham in July
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wrexham in July
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wrexham

Plane

Although Wrexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 21 miles from Wrexham. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wrexham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wrexham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wrexham to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around £116 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £96 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Wrexham Gwersyllt, Clywd is the busiest station in Wrexham. Another popular train station is Wrexham General, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wrexham using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Wrexham takes 65 miles and will cost you around £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

Although Wrexham doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 21 miles from Wrexham. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Wrexham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wrexham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wrexham to Edinburgh takes 3h 10m and costs around £116 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £96 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Wrexham Gwersyllt, Clywd is the busiest station in Wrexham. Another popular train station is Wrexham General, located 0.5 miles from the centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wrexham using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Wrexham takes 65 miles and will cost you around £13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Wrexham

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Wrexham

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,595 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wrexham

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wrexham

Most booked hotels in Wrexham

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Wynnstay Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The Lemon Tree
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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OYO Glyn Valley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Chainbridge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Wrexham

Hiring a car in Wrexham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Wrexham.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Wrexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Wrexham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wrexham costs £26 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Wrexham.

Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Wrexham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Wrexham is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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