Wells travel guide

Wells Tourism | Wells Guide

You're Going to Love Wells

With a population of 10,638, Wells is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wells to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wells

If you’re looking for affordable options, Goodfellows (5 Sadler Street) and Ensemble (12 Sadler Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wells

Wells in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 100
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wells

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Wells from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wells to Birmingham takes 1h 27m and costs around C$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 111 miles from Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Wells takes 105 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Wells from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wells to Birmingham takes 1h 27m and costs around C$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 41 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 111 miles from Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Wells takes 105 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Wells

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (919 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,393 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (828 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (701 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (774 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
GOL
Good (682 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (525 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (89 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (101 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
Crossways
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
George & Pilgrims Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 158+
Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
White Hart Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 96+

Renting a car in Wells

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.72 and C$ 40.96. The most frequently booked car type in Wells is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.72 and C$ 40.96. The most frequently booked car type in Wells is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.