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
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 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 most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 14 for a 1h 39m trip.
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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 185 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Bristol
Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol
Most booked hotels in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 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$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. 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.