Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bristol to see all of its attractions.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in December
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bristol from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 64 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Ace and National, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bristol from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 64 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Ace and National, among others, in New York.

Airports near Bristol

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Bristol

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,227 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,697 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,490 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,034 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,899 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,545 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Hiring a car in Bristol

Expect to pay $2.14 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 $25.59 and $34.11. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bristol, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.14 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 $25.59 and $34.11. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bristol, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.