Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 98
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to Trenton takes 0h 57m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 103 km from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Bristol takes 249 km and will cost you around S$ 58. From Bethesda, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 378 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to Trenton takes 0h 57m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 103 km from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Bristol takes 249 km and will cost you around S$ 58. From Bethesda, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Bristol

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (7,931 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,315 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Hiring a car in Bristol

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 per litre in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.00 and S$ 24.00. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 per litre in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 18.00 and S$ 24.00. 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 car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.