Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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, Jules@Market (111 Market St) and King George II Inn (102 Radcliffe St) are great picks.

When to visit Bristol

Bristol in February
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in February
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

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 San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Bristol

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Most booked hotels in Bristol

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 386 reviews)
$152+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 726 reviews)
$123+
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Inn of The Dove Romantic Luxury & Business Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1358 reviews)
$154+
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Knights Inn Bristol
2 stars
Good (6.4, 256 reviews)
$89+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Philadelphia - Bensalem
2 stars
Good (6.4, 937 reviews)
$90+
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Hometowne Studios by Red Roof Princeton - Ewing/ Lawrenceville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 217 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Bristol

Renting a car in Bristol costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Full-size (Chevrolet Express or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bristol costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Full-size (Chevrolet Express or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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