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.

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

Bristol in July
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in July
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 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 134 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bristol, with an average rainfall of 81 mm.

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How to Get to Bristol

Plane

When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bristol from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bristol.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 103 km from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 169 km and will cost you around $27. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bristol from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bristol.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 103 km from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 169 km and will cost you around $27. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Bristol

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Most booked hotels in Bristol

Inn of The Dove Romantic Luxury & Business Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$251+
Inn at Fox Chase, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Best Western Plus Philadelphia Bensalem Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$188+
Extended Stay America Suites - Philadelphia - Bensalem
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$141+

Hiring a car in Bristol

Expect to pay $1.53 per litre in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.36 and $24.48. 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 car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.53 per litre in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.36 and $24.48. 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 car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.