Blackpool travel guide
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You're Going to Love Blackpool
With a population of 143,101, Blackpool is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Blackpool deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Blackpool
North Shore is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Blackpool. These include popular favourites such as Michael Wan's Mandarin (27 Clifton Street), Michael Wan's Wok Inn (118 Promenade) and West Coast Rock Cafe (7 Abingdon Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Big Blue Hotel (525 Ocean Boulevard) and White Tower Restaurant (Ocean Boulevard Promenade) are great picks.
When to visit Blackpool
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Blackpool in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 25 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Blackpool, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Blackpool
Plane
When flying to Blackpool, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Blackpool from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Blackpool, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Blackpool to London takes 2h 16m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about €41 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Blackpool North is the busiest station in Blackpool. Another popular train station is Blackpool South, located 1.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Blackpool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 148 miles from Blackpool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Blackpool, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Blackpool takes 45 miles and will cost you around €13. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 70 miles. The most popular bus station is Blackpool Central Coach Station, located 0.2 miles from the city centre of Blackpool. Blackpool Starr Gate is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Blackpool
Where to stay in Blackpool
From 5-star hotels such as the Redstone Guest House to great affordable options like the The Sands, Blackpool offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €112 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wilsons Hotel - Blackpool Tower View and The Albert Inn Hotel Blackpool. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Blackpool, with prices from €21 to €132 per night. North Shore is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Blackpool are about 100% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Blackpool
Most booked hotels in Blackpool
Hiring a car in Blackpool
Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Blackpool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.74 and €27.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Blackpool, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.