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 October
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheddar in October
Estimated hotel price
$54
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 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cheddar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cheddar. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $261 for a 7h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 186 km from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 185 km and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cheddar from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cheddar. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 2h 05m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $261 for a 7h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 186 km from Cheddar. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 185 km and will cost you around $16. From London, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Cheddar

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (1,486 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,387 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (995 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,316 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,499 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,198 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (302 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,259 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,313 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (546 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, 1377 reviews)
$146+
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The Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1171 reviews)
$167+
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The Woodborough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1024 reviews)
$116+
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Sidcot Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 379 reviews)
$83+
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Lyncombe Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 158 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Cheddar

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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 $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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.