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 Itri Wood Fired Pizza Bar (310 Mill St.) are great picks.
When to visit Bristol
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.
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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 14h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around ₹ 833 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about ₹ 833 for a 1h 39m trip.
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 Budget and Dollar, 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 90 miles and will cost you around ₹ 583. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about ₹ 750 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Bristol
Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol
Most booked hotels in Bristol
Hiring a car in Bristol
Expect to pay ₹ 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 ₹ 1,030 and ₹ 1,373. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.