Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

Where to Eat in Bristol

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jules@Market (111 Market St) and King George II Inn (102 Radcliffe St) are great picks.

When to visit Bristol

Bristol in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 95
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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Temperatures
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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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 21m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Bus, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 47. From Providence, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 370 km.

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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 21m 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 Budget and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including Bus, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 47. From Providence, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Bristol

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Bristol

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Most booked hotels in Bristol

Inn of the Dove Romantic Suites with Jetted Tub & Fireplace
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 182+
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Red Roof Inn Princeton - Ewing
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 82+
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Renting a car in Bristol

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.94 and C$ 19.92. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.94 and C$ 19.92. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.