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

Lyme Regis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lyme Regis

With a population of 4,504, Lyme Regis is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Lyme Regis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Lyme Regis

Guided Fossil Hunting Walks
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Where to Eat in Lyme Regis

If you’re looking for affordable options, Harbour Inn (23 Marine Parade) and Tom's Lyme Regis (Marine Parade) are great picks.

When to visit Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lyme Regis in November
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lyme Regis

Plane

Although Lyme Regis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 74 km from Lyme Regis. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lyme Regis departs from London and takes around 6h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lyme Regis is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 214 km from Lyme Regis. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Lyme Regis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 74 km from Lyme Regis. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Lyme Regis departs from London and takes around 6h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Lyme Regis is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 214 km from Lyme Regis. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Lyme Regis

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Lyme Regis

Lufthansa
Good (8,226 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,531 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,488 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,745 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,288 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (633 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,302 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,445 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lyme Regis

Average rates range from around £126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lyme Regis

Most booked hotels in Lyme Regis

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Hensleigh House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Bull Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Lyme 1 Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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The Royal Lion Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Rock Point Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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Heatherbell Accommodation
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hiring a car in Lyme Regis

Hiring a car in Lyme Regis costs £55 per day, on average, or £110 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, 30% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Lyme Regis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.65 and £26.20.

Hiring a car in Lyme Regis costs £55 per day, on average, or £110 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, 30% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Lyme Regis (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.65 and £26.20.