Liverpool travel guide
Liverpool Tourism | Liverpool Guide
You're Going to Love Liverpool
With a population of 468,945, Liverpool is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Liverpool has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Liverpool
Where to Eat in Liverpool
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boot Room Sports Cafe – Anfield (Anfield Road) and Alma De Cuba (St. Peter's Church Seel Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Wreck (60 Seel Street) and The Cavern Restaurant (7 Matthew Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Liverpool.
When to visit Liverpool
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Liverpool in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Liverpool, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.
How to Get to Liverpool
Plane
When flying to Liverpool, you’ll arrive at Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Liverpool from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Liverpool, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Liverpool to Manchester takes 0h 40m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 43m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city center, Liverpool James Street, Merseyside is the busiest station in Liverpool. Another popular train station is Liverpool Central, located 0.9 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Liverpool is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 288 km from Liverpool. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Liverpool, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Liverpool takes 80 km and will cost you around $20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Liverpool Botanic Park, located 3.2 km from downtown Liverpool. Liverpool University of Liverpool is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Liverpool
Where to stay in Liverpool
Average rates range from around $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $150 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Campanile Liverpool and Dolby Hotel Liverpool. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Liverpool, with prices from $42 to $756 per night. Ropewalks is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Liverpool are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Liverpool
Most booked hotels in Liverpool
Renting a car in Liverpool
Renting a car in Liverpool costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Liverpool (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Liverpool, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.