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
£32
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cheddar in December
Estimated hotel price
£32
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 centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cheddar departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

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 £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 135 miles and will cost you around £5. From London, the ticket costs about £8 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 centre. The shortest domestic flight to Cheddar departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

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 £56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cheddar, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 135 miles and will cost you around £5. From London, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Cheddar

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,411 reviews)
GOL
Good (698 reviews)
Vueling
Good (803 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (159 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (494 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheddar

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 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, Excellent reviews)
£108+
The Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Woodborough Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
The Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£34+
Villacai
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Cheddar

Hiring a car in Cheddar costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Cheddar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cheddar costs £40 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Cheddar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cheddar is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.