Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Wells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Wells

Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
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. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 20m.

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.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Inverness and takes around 1h 20m.

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.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,492 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,682 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,919 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (633 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,263 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,292 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (312 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,415 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (193 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Camelot Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Crossways
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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The Swan Hotel Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £29 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £29 per day, on average, or £59 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.52 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 £18.20 and £24.26.