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. Bristol deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in July
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bristol in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Bristol, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Bristol departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.

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 64 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, 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 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bristol departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.

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 64 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, 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 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

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

Hilton Garden Inn Princeton Lawrenceville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 423 reviews)
$161+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 503 reviews)
$127+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 408 reviews)
$161+
Inn of The Dove Romantic Luxury & Business Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1706 reviews)
$160+
Rodeway Inn Bristol near Sesame Place
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 223 reviews)
$76+
Red Roof Inn Princeton - Ewing
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 465 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Bristol

Renting a car in Bristol costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bristol costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.