Introduction
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
£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 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 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 Liverpool takes 4h 05m and costs around £113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £116 for a 5h 30m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 230 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 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 Liverpool takes 4h 05m and costs around £113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £116 for a 5h 30m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 £6. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,274 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (638 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (169 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wells

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 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)
£102+
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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Mullions 51 B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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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 £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

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