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 May
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Holywell in May
Estimated hotel price
$65
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. The shortest flight to Holywell from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 80 km and will cost you around $5. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 134 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. The shortest flight to Holywell from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Holywell, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Holywell to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Holywell is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 288 km from Holywell. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, 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 80 km and will cost you around $5. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 134 km.

Airports near Holywell

Airlines serving Holywell

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (840 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,021 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (803 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Holywell

Most booked hotels in Holywell

Springfield Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 850 reviews)
$89+
Travelodge Halkyn
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 3 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Holywell

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Holywell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Holywell is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Holywell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Holywell is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.