Wells travel guide
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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.
Activities & attractions in Wells
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
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 domestic flight to Wells departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 08m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 04m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire 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 London, the bus ride to Wells takes 110 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 120 miles.
Airlines serving Wells
Where to stay in Wells
Average rates range from around £121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wells
Most booked hotels in Wells
Hiring a car in Wells
Hiring a car in Wells costs £26 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Wells is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.