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
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
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 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Wells. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Wells. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,404 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,603 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,405 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,603 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,907 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,228 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,275 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,357 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
AccesRail
IndiGo
Good (569 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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Beryl Country House
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£220+
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Camelot Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Wookey Hole Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.20 and £25.60.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.20 and £25.60.