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

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.

When to visit Wells

Wells in December
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in December
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo, among others, in London.

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 Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

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 Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,079 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,777 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (624 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,306 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,300 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wells

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £197 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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Middlewick Holiday Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Camelot Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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The Swan Hotel Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Wells

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.34 and £27.12.

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

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.70 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 £20.34 and £27.12.