Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Glastonbury travel guide

Glastonbury Tourism | Glastonbury Guide

You're Going to Love Glastonbury

With a population of 8,617, Glastonbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Glastonbury to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Glastonbury

Glastonbury in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glastonbury

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 16 miles from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 16 miles from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,184 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,509 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,717 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,282 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,300 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,435 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (198 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury

Most booked hotels in Glastonbury

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Middlewick Holiday Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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The Swan Hotel Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Glastonbury

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Glastonbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.26 and £25.68. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Glastonbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.26 and £25.68. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.