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.

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 11h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 04m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 110 miles and will cost you around $6. From London, the ticket costs about $16 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 11h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cheddar, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 09m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $48 for a 3h 04m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 110 miles and will cost you around $6. From London, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Cheddar

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheddar

Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $144 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cheddar

Most booked hotels in Cheddar

Gordons
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 967 reviews)
$138+
The Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 653 reviews)
$169+
Woodborough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 687 reviews)
$124+
The Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 219 reviews)
$110+
Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 231 reviews)
$44+
Premier Inn Bristol Sidcot (A38)
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$119+

Renting a car in Cheddar

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Citroen C3 Aircross or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.