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

Newquay travel guide

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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. Newquay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newquay in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
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. The shortest domestic flight to Newquay departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Newquay, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Newquay to London takes 5h 00m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £218 for a 7h 52m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Newquay is the busiest station in Newquay. Another popular train station is Newquay Quintrell Downs, Cornwall, located 3 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Newquay using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Newquay takes 748 km and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 813 km. The most popular bus station is Newquay Watergate Bay, located 4 km from the city centre of Newquay. Newquay Tower Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Newquay, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Newquay departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Newquay, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Newquay to London takes 5h 00m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £218 for a 7h 52m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Newquay is the busiest station in Newquay. Another popular train station is Newquay Quintrell Downs, Cornwall, located 3 km from the centre.

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 GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Birmingham.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Newquay using FlixBus or National Express. From London, the bus ride to Newquay takes 748 km and will cost you around £36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £36 for a journey of 813 km. The most popular bus station is Newquay Watergate Bay, located 4 km from the city centre of Newquay. Newquay Tower Road is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Newquay

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Newquay

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,365 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,841 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (672 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Albastar
Excellent (2 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newquay

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 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 £29 to £312 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newquay are about 78% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newquay

Most booked hotels in Newquay

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The Headland Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£194+
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Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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St George's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Retallack Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Great Western
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£47+
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Travelodge Newquay Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Newquay

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £34 per day, on average, or £68 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 29% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.32 and £21.76. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Newquay

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£20/day

Economy

Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

£22/day

Intermediate SUV
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