Bristol travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bristol
With a population of 22,795, Bristol is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bristol to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Bristol
Where to Eat in Bristol
If you’re looking for affordable options, Statesman Tavern (31 State Street) and Pomodoro (271 Wood St) are great picks.
When to visit Bristol
How to Get to Bristol
Plane
When flying to Bristol, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bristol include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Bristol departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Bristol, followed by Acela. The train journey from Bristol to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bristol is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 155 miles from Bristol. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bristol, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Bristol takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Bristol
Where to stay in popular areas of Bristol
Most booked hotels in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol
Renting a car in Bristol costs $60 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Bristol.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bristol (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Bristol is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.