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

Exeter travel guide

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With a population of 113,118, Exeter is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Exeter to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Exeter

If you’re looking for affordable options, Greendale Farm Shop Cafe and Restaurant (Sidmouth Road Nr. Farringdon) and The Ivy Exeter (65-67 High Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club (Exeter Golf and Country Club) and The Blue Ball Exeter (Sandygate) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Exeter.

When to visit Exeter

Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Exeter in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 28 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Exeter, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.

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How to Get to Exeter

Plane

When flying to Exeter, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Exeter include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to London takes 2h 10m and costs around £70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £67 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Exeter St Davids is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St. Thomas, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exeter is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 157 miles from Exeter. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exeter, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Exeter takes 105 miles and will cost you around £19. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Exeter Exeter Bus Station, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Exeter. Exeter Sidwell Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Exeter, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Exeter include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to London takes 2h 10m and costs around £70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £67 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Exeter St Davids is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St. Thomas, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exeter is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 157 miles from Exeter. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exeter, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Exeter takes 105 miles and will cost you around £19. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Exeter Exeter Bus Station, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Exeter. Exeter Sidwell Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Exeter

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Exeter

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (974 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,068 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,090 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (622 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,069 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,162 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (644 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exeter

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Exeter, with prices from £48 to £2,676 per night. Exeter City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Exeter are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Exeter

Most booked hotels in Exeter

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Lympstone Manor Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£468+
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The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Hotel Indigo Exeter
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Leonardo Hotel Exeter
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Exeter Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Exeter

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £41 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Exeter (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.17 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £41 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Exeter (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.17 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Exeter

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Mini

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

Compact SUV
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