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 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Cheddar include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 186 km 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

When flying to Cheddar, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 13 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Cheddar include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. 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 Cross Country. The train journey from Cheddar to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cheddar is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 186 km 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 National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Cheddar takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Cheddar

Airlines serving Cheddar

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (761 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,398 reviews)
GOL
Good (697 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cheddar

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £115 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)
£119+
Old Manor House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£91+
The Bath Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£124+
The Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Yha Cheddar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 61% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.