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
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Falmouth in December
Estimated hotel price
£80
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 £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m 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 226 km from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and National, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Falmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 700 km and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 764 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 £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cardiff, expect to pay about £119 for a 6h 04m 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 226 km from Falmouth. You’ll find branches of Hertz and National, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Falmouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Falmouth takes 700 km and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 764 km.

Airports near Falmouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Falmouth

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (9 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 £166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 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)
£88+
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Greenbank Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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The Royal Duchy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Budock Vean Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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The John Francis Basset Wetherspoon
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Penventon Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Falmouth

Hiring a car in Falmouth costs £49 per day, on average, or £98 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, 5% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Falmouth is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Falmouth costs £49 per day, on average, or £98 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, 5% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Falmouth is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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