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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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 Lewinnick Lodge (The Lewinnick Lodge, Pentire Headland) and The Plume of Feathers (Mitchell) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Little Ears (Fore St) and The Feather Restaurant at Newquay Beach Hotel (1 Narrowcliff) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Newquay.

When to visit Newquay

Newquay in September
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newquay in September
Estimated hotel price
£77
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. The shortest domestic flight to Newquay departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Newquay is the busiest station in Newquay. Another popular train station is Newquay Quintrell Downs, Cornwall, located 2 miles from the centre.

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 Wheego and keddy by Europcar, 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 435 miles and will cost you around £45. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 675 miles. The most popular bus station is Newquay Watergate Bay, located 2 miles from the city centre of Newquay. Newquay Tower Road is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Newquay, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Newquay departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Newquay is the busiest station in Newquay. Another popular train station is Newquay Quintrell Downs, Cornwall, located 2 miles from the centre.

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 Wheego and keddy by Europcar, 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 435 miles and will cost you around £45. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 675 miles. The most popular bus station is Newquay Watergate Bay, located 2 miles from the city centre of Newquay. Newquay Tower Road is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Newquay

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Newquay

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,181 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,350 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,838 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (280 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Albastar
Excellent (2 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (17 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newquay

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £98 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 £28 to £398 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newquay are about 73% 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)
£231+
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Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Retallack Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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St George's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Great Western
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£50+
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Travelodge Newquay Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in Newquay

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Newquay

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£26/day

Intermediate
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