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. Glastonbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Glastonbury

Glastonbury in July
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in July
Estimated hotel price
£64
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, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, 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, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (608 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,845 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,326 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,296 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,448 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (206 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury

Most booked hotels in Glastonbury

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The Covenstead
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Camelot Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Inn Glastonbury - Self Catering
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The Swan Hotel Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Glastonbury

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.91 and £27.87.

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.91 and £27.87.