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 January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wells include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells.

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Wells takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wells include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells.

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Wells takes 65 miles and will cost you around £7. From London, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,002 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,337 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,511 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,891 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,204 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,261 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,321 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
AccesRail
IndiGo
Good (551 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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The Covenstead
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Burcott Mill Guesthouse
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Middlewick Holiday Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Lion at West Pennard
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £34 per day, on average.

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 £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £34 per day, on average.

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 £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36.