Cheddar travel guide

Cheddar Tourism | Cheddar Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Cheddar

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bath Arms (Bath Street) and Lion Rock Tea Rooms (The Cliffs) are great picks.

When to visit Cheddar

Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
$41
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 Boston and takes around 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 14m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $42 for a 1h 37m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Gloucester, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 55 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 110 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 Boston and takes around 16h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 14m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $42 for a 1h 37m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Gloucester, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 55 miles and will cost you around $13. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Cheddar

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,829 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (887 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,301 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,960 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,147 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,213 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheddar

Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheddar

Most booked hotels in Cheddar

Gordons
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 866 reviews)
$142+
Woodborough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 641 reviews)
$106+
The Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 576 reviews)
$136+
The Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 206 reviews)
$114+
Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 275 reviews)
$33+
The Beeches
2 stars
Excellent (10, 1 review)
$73+

Renting a car in Cheddar

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.