Wells travel guide

Wells Tourism | Wells Guide

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 March
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in March
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 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 08m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 3h 28m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 225 km and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 338 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 08m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 3h 28m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 225 km and will cost you around £9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Wells

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,198 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,289 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (821 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (705 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (341 reviews)
PLAY
Good (74 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (133 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (16 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (158 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wells

Average rates range from around £124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

Crossways
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£40+

Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36.