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.

When to visit Bristol

Bristol in July
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in July
Estimated hotel price
$175
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 21h 50m.

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 Dollar and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 145 km and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Bristol

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (3,709 reviews)
KLM
Good (687 reviews)
SWISS
Good (813 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,189 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,060 reviews)
Air France
Good (838 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,266 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,210 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,811 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,400 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,028 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (203 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (732 reviews)
Finnair
Good (949 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,007 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (601 reviews)
LOT
Good (634 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Hiring a car in Bristol

Expect to pay $1.86 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 $22.26 and $29.68. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Full-size (Ford E-Series Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Niro or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.