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

Newquay travel guide

Newquay Tourism | Newquay Guide

You're Going to Love Newquay

With a population of 19 998, Newquay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newquay has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Newquay

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling (Carvynick Farm, A3058) and WAX at Watergate Bay (Watergate Bay) are great picks.

When to visit Newquay

Newquay in November
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newquay in November
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newquay

Plane

When flying to Newquay, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Newquay include Loganair, British Airways and Ryanair. The shortest domestic flight to Newquay departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Newquay is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 318 km from Newquay. You’ll find branches of Wheego and U-Save, among others, in Birmingham.

Plane

When flying to Newquay, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Newquay include Loganair, British Airways and Ryanair. The shortest domestic flight to Newquay departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Newquay is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 318 km from Newquay. You’ll find branches of Wheego and U-Save, among others, in Birmingham.

Airports near Newquay

Airlines serving Newquay

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,447 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,879 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (16 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newquay

Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £207 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Reef Lodge and Town Lodge. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newquay, with prices from £19 to £745 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newquay are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newquay

Most booked hotels in Newquay

Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Esplanade Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Atlantic Hotel Newquay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Great Western
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£51+
Pentire Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£48+
Sandy Lodge Hotel Newquay
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£43+

Hiring a car in Newquay

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £39 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.73 per litre in Newquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.76 and £27.68. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £39 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.73 per litre in Newquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.76 and £27.68. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.