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 February
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Glastonbury.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Glastonbury.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,495 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,327 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,503 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,888 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,200 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,261 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,320 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
IndiGo
Good (550 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 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 (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Middlewick Holiday Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Camelot Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Glastonbury

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42.

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.56 and £23.42.