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

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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
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£70
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, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Manchester and takes around 5h 45m.

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

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, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from Manchester and takes around 5h 45m.

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 Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Exeter

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Exeter

Lufthansa
Good (8,229 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,579 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,929 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,766 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,304 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,302 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exeter

From 5-star hotels such as the Southernhay House Hotel to great affordable options like the Hotel Indigo Exeter By IHG, Exeter offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £182 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 £36 to £2,644 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 37% 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)
£68+
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Ash Hotel B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hotel Indigo Exeter By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Exeter Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in Exeter

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.66 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 £19.90 and £26.54. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.66 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 £19.90 and £26.54. The most frequently booked car type in Exeter is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Exeter

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£21/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£23/day

Compact SUV
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