Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Falmouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Falmouth

With a population of 22,222, Falmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Falmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Falmouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Idle Rocks (Harbourside St. Mawes) and Beach House Falmouth (Swanpool Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Mariners (4 Grove Place) and Zizzi - Falmouth (1 Maritime House Discovery Quay) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Falmouth.

When to visit Falmouth

Falmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Falmouth in August, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Falmouth, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Falmouth

Plane

Although Falmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 32 km from Falmouth. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Falmouth to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £60 for a 5h 09m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Falmouth is the busiest station in Falmouth. Another popular train station is Falmouth Docks, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 141 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Falmouth using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 435 km and will cost you around £29. From London, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 700 km.

Plane

Although Falmouth doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 32 km from Falmouth. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Falmouth departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Falmouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Falmouth to London takes 4h 52m and costs around £83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £60 for a 5h 09m trip. Located 0.8 km from the city centre, Falmouth is the busiest station in Falmouth. Another popular train station is Falmouth Docks, located 1.2 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Falmouth is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 141 miles from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Falmouth using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 435 km and will cost you around £29. From London, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 700 km.

Airports near Falmouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Falmouth

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,144 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Falmouth

Average rates range from around £157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £142 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Falmouth

Most booked hotels in Falmouth

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Anacapri
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Greenbank Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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The John Francis Basset
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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The Royal Duchy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Budock Vean Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Penventon Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hiring a car in Falmouth

Hiring a car in Falmouth costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Falmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.80 and £21.06. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Falmouth, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Falmouth costs £42 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Falmouth.

Expect to pay £1.32 per litre in Falmouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.80 and £21.06. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Falmouth, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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