Bristol travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bristol
With a population of 9,726, Bristol is a must-see destination in Pennsylvania, United States. Bristol deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Bristol
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jules@Market (111 Market St) and Itri Wood Fired Pizza Bar (310 Mill St.) are great picks.
When to visit Bristol
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bristol in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bristol, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Bristol
Plane
When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bristol departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 64 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Bristol
Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol
Most booked hotels in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.