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 January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bideford

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Leeds and takes around 6h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 180 miles from Bideford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 miles from Bideford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from Leeds and takes around 6h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Bideford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 180 miles from Bideford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Bideford

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,059 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,612 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,416 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,609 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,910 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,235 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,280 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,375 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 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 Anchor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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West Beach - Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The West Country Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£93+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£100+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £47 per day, on average, or £94 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.12 and £25.50.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £47 per day, on average, or £94 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.60 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 £19.12 and £25.50.