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. Exeter deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
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 9 km 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to London takes 3h 25m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Exeter St Davids is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St. Thomas, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exeter is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 253 km from Exeter. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exeter using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Exeter takes 418 km and will cost you around £23. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 1279 km. The most popular bus station is Exeter Exeter Bus Station, located 1.1 km from the city centre of Exeter. Exeter Sidwell Street is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Exeter, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 9 km 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to London takes 3h 25m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £53 for a 4h 35m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Exeter St Davids is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St. Thomas, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Exeter is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 253 km from Exeter. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exeter using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Exeter takes 418 km and will cost you around £23. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 1279 km. The most popular bus station is Exeter Exeter Bus Station, located 1.1 km from the city centre of Exeter. Exeter Sidwell Street is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Exeter

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Exeter

KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,145 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,084 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,166 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (264 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exeter

Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £173 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Exeter, with prices from £47 to £2,600 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 12% 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£486+
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Leonardo Hotel Exeter
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hotel Indigo Exeter
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Exeter Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Exeter

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £56 per day, on average, or £112 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, 14% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £56 per day, on average, or £112 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, 14% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. 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 Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Exeter

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£28/day

Compact

Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

£35/day

Intermediate SUV
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