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 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 London and takes around 4h 50m.

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 Rentacar, 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 London and takes around 4h 50m.

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 Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Bideford

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Bideford

KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,155 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,464 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,693 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,272 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,295 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (318 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,430 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (196 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (583 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bideford

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £86 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)
£87+
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Commodore Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£215+
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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)
£105+
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Westbeach Holiday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Durrant House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£82+
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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.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.40 and £24.53.

Hiring a car in Bideford costs £43 per day, on average, or £85 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Bideford.

Expect to pay £1.54 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 £18.40 and £24.53.