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.
Activities & attractions in Newquay
Activities
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Other activities
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
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 British Airways, Loganair 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 318 km from Newquay. You’ll find branches of Wheego and Budget, among others, in Birmingham.
Airlines serving Newquay
Where to stay in Newquay
Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £135 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 £20 to £359 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newquay are about 13% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newquay
Most booked hotels in Newquay
Hiring a car in Newquay
Hiring a car in Newquay costs £43 per day, on average, or £128 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.84 and £27.79. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota C-HR or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.