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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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
£73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£73
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 AccesRail, British Airways and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Exeter. The train journey from Exeter to Bristol takes 9h 05m and costs around £190 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £221 for a 10h 26m 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 Turo and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exeter using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Exeter takes 418 km and will cost you around £31. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 692 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 AccesRail, British Airways and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Manchester and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Exeter. The train journey from Exeter to Bristol takes 9h 05m and costs around £190 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £221 for a 10h 26m 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 Turo and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Exeter using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Exeter takes 418 km and will cost you around £31. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 692 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 (1,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,828 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (985 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,310 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,491 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (289 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,199 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,259 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,303 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exeter

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £218 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Blue Ball Inn, Sandygate, Exeter and Travelodge Exeter M5. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Exeter, with prices from £37 to £2,681 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 29% 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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The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Leonardo Hotel Exeter
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hotel Indigo Exeter By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Hiring a car in Exeter

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £49 per day, on average, or £97 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, 36% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Citroen C4 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £49 per day, on average, or £97 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, 36% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.92 and £22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Citroen C4 Aircross or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Exeter

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£15/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£17/day

Compact
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