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. 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 January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newquay in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 4 miles 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 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Newquay is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 197 miles from Newquay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Birmingham.

Plane

When flying to Newquay, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 4 miles 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 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Newquay is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 197 miles from Newquay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Wheego, among others, in Birmingham.

Airports near Newquay

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Newquay

KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,448 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,393 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,598 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Good (25 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (14 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Pan Pacific Airlines
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Where to stay in Newquay

Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £193 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newquay, with prices from £19 to £397 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newquay are about 55% 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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Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Bedruthan Hotel and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£144+
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The Esplanade Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Great Western
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£79+
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Magnuson Hotel Sandy Lodge Newquay
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£56+
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The Beresford Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Newquay

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £44 per day, on average, or £131 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £18.99 and £25.31. 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 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 £44 per day, on average, or £131 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.59 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 £18.99 and £25.31. 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 Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Newquay

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

Compact

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£23/day

Economy
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