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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 74 km from Bideford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 6h 35m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bideford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 74 km from Bideford. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bideford departs from London and takes around 6h 35m.

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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Bideford

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,566 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,490 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,745 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,290 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (633 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,302 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 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)
£89+
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The Anchor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Seagate
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£121+
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The Royal Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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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 (7.1, Good reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Bideford

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 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, 10% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.61 and £26.15.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 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, 10% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.61 and £26.15.