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.

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

Blackpool in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Blackpool in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 270
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Blackpool

Plane

When flying to Blackpool, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Blackpool, followed by Northern Rail. Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Blackpool South is the busiest station in Blackpool. Another popular train station is Blackpool North, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Blackpool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 237 km 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 Manchester, the bus ride to Blackpool takes 121 km and will cost you around RM 47. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 222 for a journey of 410 km. The most popular bus station is Blackpool Central Coach Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Blackpool. Blackpool Starr Gate is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Blackpool, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 5 km from the city centre.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Blackpool, followed by Northern Rail. Located 2.0 km from the city centre, Blackpool South is the busiest station in Blackpool. Another popular train station is Blackpool North, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Blackpool is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 237 km 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 Manchester, the bus ride to Blackpool takes 121 km and will cost you around RM 47. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 222 for a journey of 410 km. The most popular bus station is Blackpool Central Coach Station, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Blackpool. Blackpool Starr Gate is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Blackpool

Airlines serving Blackpool

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (912 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
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Where to stay in Blackpool

From 5-star hotels such as the The Redstone Guesthouse to great affordable options like the The Sands, Blackpool offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 297 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 588 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 RM 108 to RM 630 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

The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
RM 294+
Travelodge Blackpool South Shore
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
RM 217+
Savoy Blackpool Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
RM 200+
North Ocean Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
RM 168+
Norbreck Castle Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
RM 186+

Hiring a car in Blackpool

Expect to pay RM 8.71 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 RM 104.45 and RM 139.27. The most frequently booked car type in Blackpool is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.71 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 RM 104.45 and RM 139.27. The most frequently booked car type in Blackpool is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.