Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bideford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bideford

With a population of 16,624, Bideford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Bideford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Bideford

Bideford in April
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in April
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bideford

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 64 km from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 5h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Bideford. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 64 km from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 5h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 289 km from Bideford. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

Lufthansa
Good (8,301 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,113 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,869 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,330 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (699 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (207 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Most booked hotels in Bideford

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The Hoops Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hartland Quay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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The Anchor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Westbeach Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.75 per litre in Bideford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.96 and £27.95.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.75 per litre in Bideford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.96 and £27.95.