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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jules@Market (111 Market St) and Itri Wood Fired Pizza Bar (310 Mill St.) are great picks.
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″.
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.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bristol.
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.
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.
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.