Car Rental Holyhead

Rent your car in Holyhead at the ferry depot and get ready to explore north-west Wales. The coastal town is an excellent place to explore the island of Anglesey. From here, you can discover soaring cliff tops and bucolic green countryside. Head for the Holyhead Heritage Trail, which takes you from the town center to the base of Holyhead Mountain. 

The main road leading in and out of Holyhead is the A55. Not only will it take you into Anglesey, it will lead you into Wales – a country packed full of stunning scenic drives and lush landscape.

If you’re heading out and about on your visit to the town, you can visit the Ty Mawr Hut circles, which date back to the Stone Age. Around a 10-minute drive along the S Stack Road, you’ll find stone houses and workshops – some of which are around 4,000 years old.

First-time visitors to Holyhead should note that, in the UK, you drive on the left and pass on the right. The top speed limit on motorways – the UK equivalent of freeways - is restricted to 70 mph while built-up areas have a maximum speed of 30mph. You’ll need to wear a seatbelt at all times, and mobile or cell phone usage while driving is illegal.

From the east of the town, you can drive to the vibrant northern cities of Liverpool and Manchester or follow the coast south to take in some incredible scenery.

As the largest town on Anglesey, the former Roman settlement of Holyhead has a fascinating history. Explore the area and find significant prehistoric remains or simply indulge in the wealth of shops, restaurants and outdoor activities.

Town center sightseeing

The Holyhead Maritime Museum is a star attraction in Anglesey. Here, you can learn all about the oldest lifeboat station in the country - including dramatic shipwrecks and daring rescue missions.

Take a walk along the coast to South Stack Lighthouse for some sweeping views of the town. Built in 1809, you can explore both the engine room and the top of the lighthouse. Be aware that you will need to walk down 400 steps to reach the lighthouse.

Another must-see attraction when exploring Holyhead is St Cybi’s Church. Founded in 540AD, the grade I listed church stands on the site of Caer Gybi, a former Roman Fort Some of the original walls are still standing today.

Make sure you don’t miss out on the Stone Age figures in the Neolithic Trefignath Burial Chamber – around a five-minute drive from the center of Holyhead, and the Bronze Age standing stones of Penrhos Feilw, just over a five minute drive to the south-west.

For a contemporary blast of culture, make sure you head over to the Ucheldre Arts Centre, where local art exhibitions and theater performances take place.

Get in touch with nature

Bird watchers frequently drive to Holyhead to visit the RSPB Nature Reserve South Stack. Here you’ll find cliff-bound heathland and farmland facing the South Stack islets. During springtime, you can see guillemots, razorbills, and puffins breeding on the cliffs.

The town is also the gateway to Snowdonia National Park, which takes its name from Snowdon – its biggest mountain. The protected park is a soaring canvas of mountains, forests, valleys, and clean water lakes. Another popular day trip in the Anglesey region is Caernarfon, which is home to the magnificent Caernarfon Castle—one of Wales' most important fortresses. It’s about 30 miles outside of Holyhead, and here you can climb the medieval staircases and enjoy spectacular views of the Irish Sea.

Take the ferry to Dublin

From Holyhead ferry port you can nip over the Irish Sea to Dublin, and it only takes about 90 minutes, depending on the weather. The Irish capital makes for a wonderful day trip, and you can either park your rental car in Holyhead town center or leave it at the pick-up point and collect it again when you return.

So, whether you’re traveling to Holyhead for an Irish jolly or want to explore the Welsh countryside and ancient monuments, the best way to get around is with car rental in Holyhead.