Cheddar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheddar

With a population of 5,724, Cheddar is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cheddar to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cheddar

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bath Arms (Bath Street) and Lion Rock Tea Rooms (The Cliffs) are great picks.

When to visit Cheddar

Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cheddar

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cheddar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $81 for a 1h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 115 miles from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 110 miles and will cost you around $37. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cheddar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $81 for a 1h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 115 miles from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 110 miles and will cost you around $37. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Cheddar

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (724 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (767 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,416 reviews)
GOL
Good (695 reviews)
Vueling
Good (804 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (158 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheddar

Average rates range from around $107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheddar

Most booked hotels in Cheddar

Gordons
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 968 reviews)
$138+
The Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 648 reviews)
$159+
Woodborough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 686 reviews)
$118+
The Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 220 reviews)
$111+
Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 234 reviews)
$44+
Premier Inn Bristol Sidcot (A38)
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Cheddar

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Cheddar (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 Cheddar is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Cheddar (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 Cheddar is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.