Tips to Travel in Manchester

Posted by Kristen White
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Mar 25, 2017
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Manchester in England is often shadowed by the glory of its much bigger cousin, London. However, Manchester is a city that is rich in history and bleeds soccer. In the 19th Century, Manchester got its first taste of economic boom after
industrialization. However, as England’s manufacturing sector declined, so did Manchester’s growth. However, after all these years, one can visit this English city that is brimming with culture, cuisine and crowd. When you are in UK, don't forget to make a short stop at this fascinating city, that can give London a run for its money.

You can either fly into London and take one of the many transport systems to get to Manchester, or you can fly into Manchester directly. It is very easy to get to the city centre from the Airport. You can take the highly effective public transit system or book Airport Taxi in Manchester. Once you reach your hotel or hostel, use the following tips to explore this beautiful town.

  • UK is usually not top travel destination for many budget traveller, simply because it is much more expensive than most European countries. However, if you plan your travel wisely, you may as well be able to enjoy sumptuous meals, without breaking a bank! The same concept applies in Manchester too. While the dinners may cost a hefty 20 GBP or more, you can eat pub lunches that give you heavy meals for as less as 6 GBP. You can eat your lunch out and cook your dinner to save money.
  • Public transport in UK is pretty sorted. You can buy a day ticket to take unlimited trips in the bus. It can cost anything from 5-11 GBP but will give you the freedom to move around freely, saving you tons of money in transportation charges.
  • Manchester has plenty of budget options to choose from. You can stay in hostels or budget hotels to save money. However, the best option is to stay with the locals in their own homes for free! Platforms such as Couch-surfing allows you to connect with locals online and request to stay with them in their homes. This will not only save you plenty of money, but also give you an authentic experience of connecting with a local. There is nothing more insightful than taking the locals’ tips to see a city.
  • Enrol in free walking tours that will give you a feel of the city and what better than connecting with it on foot? You can explore Manchester on foot and learn its vibrant history as you do it. These tours usually last a couple of hours and must be booked ahead.
  • Don't forget to experience the quintessential British night life! The club scene in Manchester is pretty big and is the best place to go dancing at night.

Don't give UK a miss because you think it is outside of your budget. These tips will allow you to enjoy the city’s offerings, that too well within your budget.

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