Exeter travel guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Exeter to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Exeter

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Exeter (65-67 High Street) and Greendale Farm Shop Cafe and Restaurant (Sidmouth Road Nr. Farringdon) 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 March
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in March
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 Birmingham and takes around 8h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to London takes 3h 30m and costs around £1,036 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £261 for a 6h 26m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exeter, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Exeter takes 260 miles and will cost you around £44. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 275 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 Birmingham and takes around 8h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to London takes 3h 30m and costs around £1,036 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £261 for a 6h 26m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exeter, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Exeter takes 260 miles and will cost you around £44. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 275 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

Airlines serving Exeter

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,833 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,682 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,621 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,660 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,811 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (786 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (903 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,239 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,082 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,116 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (295 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (284 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,193 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exeter

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £180 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Exeter

Most booked hotels in Exeter

Bovey Castle
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£161+
Leonardo Hotel Exeter
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Exeter Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£34+
Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Royal Beacon Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Exeter

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £35 per day, on average.

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

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.40 and £21.87. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Exeter, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £35 per day, on average.

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

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.40 and £21.87. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Exeter, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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