Introduction
What to do
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.

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 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wells include easyJet, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

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, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (608 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,845 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,326 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,296 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,448 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (206 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wells

Average rates range from around £98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £312 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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The Covenstead
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Camelot Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Inn Glastonbury - Self Catering
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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The Swan Hotel Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Hiring a car in Wells costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.91 and £27.87.

Hiring a car in Wells costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Wells.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.91 and £27.87.