Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Cheddar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cheddar

With a population of 5,724, Cheddar is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cheddar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cheddar

Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cheddar

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cheddar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cheddar to Newquay takes 4h 00m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 115 miles from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheddar using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 125 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Cheddar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cheddar to Newquay takes 4h 00m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $66 for a 4h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 115 miles from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cheddar using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 125 miles and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Cheddar

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,196 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,377 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,846 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,129 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,208 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cheddar

Most booked hotels in Cheddar

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Gordons
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 1330 reviews)
$144+
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Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1141 reviews)
$152+
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The Woodborough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 926 reviews)
$112+
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Lyncombe Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 158 reviews)
$85+
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Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 355 reviews)
$71+
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Penscot Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Cheddar

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Cheddar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Cheddar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Full-size (Renault Espace or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.