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
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.
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. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from London and takes around 4h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Exeter, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Exeter to Bristol takes 1h 20m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Yeovil, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 23m trip. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Exeter St. Thomas is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St Davids, located 1.4 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
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Exeter, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Exeter takes 153 km and will cost you around £22. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 338 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.
Airlines serving Exeter
Where to stay in Exeter
Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £163 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Exeter, with prices from £38 to £2,924 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 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Exeter
Most booked hotels in Exeter
Hiring a car in Exeter
Hiring a car in Exeter costs £53 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Exeter.
Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.17 and £22.90. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Exeter, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.
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