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.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in February
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bristol. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 22m 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 Avis and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 129 km and will cost you around $63. From Boston, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 370 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 21h 58m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bristol. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 22m 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 Avis and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 129 km and will cost you around $63. From Boston, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Bristol

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Hiring a car in Bristol

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.58 and $24.78. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Rogue or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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