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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.

When to visit Bristol

Bristol in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 253
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bristol in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 253
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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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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 05m.

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 AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 58m 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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 73. From Albany, the ticket costs about AED 173 for a journey of 241 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 05m.

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 AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 58m 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 Ace and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bristol takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 73. From Albany, the ticket costs about AED 173 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Bristol

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Bristol

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol

Hiring a car in Bristol

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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