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
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in July
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Bristol to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 177 km and will cost you around $23. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 426 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Bristol to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

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 Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 177 km and will cost you around $23. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Bristol

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,465 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Hiring a car in Bristol

Expect to pay $1.70 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 $20.39 and $27.19. 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, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.70 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 $20.39 and $27.19. 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, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.