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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Bristol travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bristol

With a population of 26,702, Bristol is a must-see destination in Tennessee, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bristol deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bristol

Bristol in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bristol in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Bristol, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Bristol

Plane

When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bristol include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bristol departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 121 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bristol include American Airlines, WestJet and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bristol departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 121 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Bristol

AVLAsheville Regional
TRIBlountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Airlines serving Bristol

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,478 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,055 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (553 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,204 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bristol

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bristol and Speedway Inn.

Most popular hotel in Bristol by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Most booked hotels in Bristol

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The Bristol Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 281 reviews)
$172+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bristol
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 385 reviews)
$143+
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The Sessions Hotel, Bristol, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 177 reviews)
$167+
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Tru By Hilton West Bristol Tn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 52 reviews)
$130+
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 63 reviews)
$169+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Bristol
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 385 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Bristol

Renting a car in Bristol costs $37 per day, on average, or $74 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Bristol.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bristol, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bristol costs $37 per day, on average, or $74 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Bristol.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bristol, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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