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What to do
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Wells

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Sheep & Penguin (1-2 Tucker St) and ASK Italian Wells (The Hall Market Market Place) are great picks.

When to visit Wells

Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

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 £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 18m 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 756 km.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

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 £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 18m 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 756 km.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (882 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,365 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,840 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (634 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,122 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (671 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,206 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (490 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (172 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Wells

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £121 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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Crossways
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Mullions 51 B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.40 and £21.86.

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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.40 and £21.86.

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