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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bristol has to offer.

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
C$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 108
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bristol.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 169 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 435 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bristol.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 169 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Bristol

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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)
C$ 218+
Inn at Fox Chase, BW Premier Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
Red Roof Inn Princeton - Ewing
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 114+

Renting a car in Bristol

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.