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.
Where to Eat in Wells
If you’re looking for affordable options, Goodfellows (5 Sadler Street) and Ensemble (12 Sadler Street) are great picks.
When to visit Wells
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wells include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 32m and costs around £47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £39 for a 4h 47m trip.
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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Gloucester, the bus ride to Wells takes 80 km and will cost you around £24. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 97 km.
Airlines serving Wells
Where to stay in Wells
Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wells
Most booked hotels in Wells
Hiring a car in Wells
Hiring a car in Wells costs £14 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 109% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.
Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Wells is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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