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
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bideford in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
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 40 miles from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 6h 10m.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 40 miles from Bideford. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 6h 10m.

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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Bideford

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,075 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,475 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,929 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,758 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (628 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,302 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,300 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,443 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bideford

Most booked hotels in Bideford

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Red Lion Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£225+
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The Hoops Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Westbeach Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£93+
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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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.66 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 £19.83 and £26.44.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £43 per day, on average, or £86 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, 26% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.66 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 £19.83 and £26.44.