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

Ilfracombe travel guide

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With a population of 10,486, Ilfracombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Ilfracombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Ilfracombe

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Depot (Mullacott Cross) and Feather & Hide at Illfracombe Golf Club (A399) are great picks.

When to visit Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ilfracombe in January
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ilfracombe

Plane

Although Ilfracombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 36 miles from Ilfracombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilfracombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Ilfracombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles from Ilfracombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilfracombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ilfracombe takes 225 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles.

Plane

Although Ilfracombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 36 miles from Ilfracombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ilfracombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Ilfracombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 173 miles from Ilfracombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ilfracombe using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Ilfracombe takes 225 miles and will cost you around £30. From London, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 263 miles.

Airports near Ilfracombe

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Ilfracombe

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,159 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (161 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Ilfracombe

Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £171 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ilfracombe

Most booked hotels in Ilfracombe

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Wildercombe House
4 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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High Ways House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Mullacott Farm
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Watersmeet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£216+
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Saffron House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Hiring a car in Ilfracombe

Hiring a car in Ilfracombe costs £59 per day, on average, or £118 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ilfracombe (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 Ilfracombe is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ilfracombe costs £59 per day, on average, or £118 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Ilfracombe (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 Ilfracombe is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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