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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £190 for a 7h 00m trip.

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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 140 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £190 for a 7h 00m trip.

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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 140 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,943 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,371 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,553 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,901 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,215 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,271 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,334 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (187 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (559 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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Middlewick Holiday Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Inn Glastonbury - Self Catering
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Thatched Cottage Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £31 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.