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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, Goodfellows (5 Sadler Street) and Ensemble (12 Sadler Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wells

Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£60
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wells include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Wells to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Darlington, expect to pay about £137 for a 5h 22m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 370 km.

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 Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wells to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Darlington, expect to pay about £137 for a 5h 22m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 225 km and will cost you around £8. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (628 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wells

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 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)
£106+
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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Mullions 51 B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £137 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 74% more expensive than at Bristol.

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 £16.16 and £21.55. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £137 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 74% more expensive than at Bristol.

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 £16.16 and £21.55. 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, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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