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

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You're Going to Love Exeter

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, The Ivy Exeter (65-67 High Street) and Harry's Restaurant (Harry's Restaurant) are great picks.

When to visit Exeter

Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 AccesRail, Etihad Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to Cardiff takes 3h 14m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £219 for a 8h 50m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Exeter St. Thomas is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St Davids, located 0.9 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

You can travel by bus to Exeter using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Exeter takes 255 miles and will cost you around £21. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 270 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 AccesRail, Etihad Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to Cardiff takes 3h 14m and costs around £62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £219 for a 8h 50m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Exeter St. Thomas is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St Davids, located 0.9 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

You can travel by bus to Exeter using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Exeter takes 255 miles and will cost you around £21. From London, the ticket costs about £30 for a journey of 270 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

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Exeter

KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (935 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,242 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,425 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,858 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,149 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (288 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,221 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (517 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exeter

Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £212 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Exeter, with prices from £32 to £2,629 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 11% 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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Voco Zeal Exeter Science Park By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Leonardo Hotel Exeter
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hotel Indigo Exeter By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Exeter

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £42 per day, on average, or £83 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £42 per day, on average, or £83 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.24 and £21.65. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Exeter

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Compact SUV

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Economy
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