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
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Exeter in January
Estimated hotel price
£72
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 Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Exeter. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Exeter St Davids is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St. Thomas, located 0.2 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 107 miles and will cost you around £18. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 260 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, British Airways and Etihad Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Exeter departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Exeter. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Exeter St Davids is the busiest station in Exeter. Another popular train station is Exeter St. Thomas, located 0.2 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 Turo and U-Save, 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 107 miles and will cost you around £18. From London, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 260 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

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Exeter

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,000 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,321 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,499 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (290 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,199 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,260 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,317 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (549 reviews)
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Where to stay in Exeter

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £220 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 £2,649 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 35% 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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Leonardo Hotel Exeter
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Hotel Indigo Exeter By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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White Hart, Exeter by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£42+
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Holiday Inn Express Exeter East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Exeter

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £34 per day, on average, or £69 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, 6% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.62 and £23.49. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Exeter, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Exeter costs £34 per day, on average, or £69 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, 6% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.62 and £23.49. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Exeter, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Exeter

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

Economy

Compact SUV

4 adults, 2 Bags

£18/day

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