Bristol travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bristol
With a population of 430,713, Bristol 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 Bristol has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bristol
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ivy Clifton Brasserie (42-44 Caledonia Place) and Mediterranevm Congresbury (Weston Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Koocha Mezze Bar (203 B Cheltenham Road The Arches) and Caribbean Croft (30 Stokes Croft) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bristol.
When to visit Bristol
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bristol in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Bristol, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Bristol
Plane
When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bristol from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bristol to London takes 1h 50m and costs around $181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $135 for a 3h 09m trip. Located 0.5 miles from the city center, Bristol Temple Meads is the busiest station in Bristol. Another popular train station is Bristol Parkway, located 5 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 106 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Bristol takes 70 miles and will cost you around $8. From London, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 110 miles. The most popular bus station is Bristol Frenchay Campus, located 4 miles from downtown Bristol. Bristol Uwe (entrance North) is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Bristol
Where to stay in Bristol
Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol
Most booked hotels in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Wagon or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.