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

Fowey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fowey

With a population of 2,131, Fowey is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Fowey to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Fowey

Fowey in May
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fowey in May
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fowey

Plane

Although Fowey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 18 miles from Fowey. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, AccesRail and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fowey departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Fowey is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 189 miles from Fowey. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Plane

Although Fowey doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 18 miles from Fowey. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, AccesRail and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Fowey departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Fowey is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 189 miles from Fowey. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Turo, among others, in Birmingham.

Airports near Fowey

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Fowey

KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,624 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,648 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (692 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fowey

Average rates range from around £150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fowey

Most booked hotels in Fowey

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Wellingtons
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Fowey Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£294+
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The Old Quay House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£169+
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Harbour Hotel Fowey
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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The Galleon Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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The Safe Harbour Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Hiring a car in Fowey

Hiring a car in Fowey costs £62 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Fowey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.94 and £23.92.

Hiring a car in Fowey costs £62 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.50 per litre in Fowey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.94 and £23.92.