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 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 54m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 50m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, 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 $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 322 km.
Airlines serving Bristol
Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol
Hiring a car in Bristol
Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97. 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 car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.