Bristol travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bristol
With a population of 430.713, Bristol is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bristol has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bristol
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mediterranevm Congresbury (Weston Road) and Casa Brasil Bristol (Glass Walk Cabot Circus) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Koocha Mezze Bar (203 B Cheltenham Road The Arches) and Caribbean Croft (30 Stokes Croft) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bristol.
When to visit Bristol
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bristol in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Bristol, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.
How to Get to Bristol
Plane
When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 12 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Bristol from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Bristol to Reading takes 1h 09m and costs around C$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 1h 35m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Bristol Temple Meads is the busiest station in Bristol. Another popular train station is Bristol Parkway, located 8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 171 km from Bristol. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Bristol takes 113 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 23 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Bristol Frenchay Campus, located 6 km from downtown Bristol. Bristol Uwe (entrance North) is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bristol
Where to stay in Bristol
From 5-star hotels such as the The Bear & Swan to great affordable options like the Hillcroft Accommodation, Bristol offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bridge Inn and Hathway House.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol
Most booked hotels in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol costs C$ 55 per day, on average, or C$ 165 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Bristol.
Expect to pay C$ 2.60 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$ 31.20 and C$ 41.59. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Captur or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.