Introduction
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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Activities & attractions in Newquay

Activities

Lappa Valley - Steam Railway and Family Adventure Park
Amusement Park
Newquay Surf Lessons & Surf Camps
Water Activities
Newquay Coasteering Tours | 2 hr Coasteering sessions in Newquay
Adventure
Surfing Lessons - Learn To Surf In Newquay, Cornwall
Water Activities
Half Day Coasteer Adventure - Explore Newquay's stunning Coastline
Adventure
Surfing Lessons at Fistral beach Newquay - Learn to surf with us
Adventure

Sports & Fitness

Mawgan Porth Golf Club: 18 holes, driving range, open bar & kitchen
Golf
Surf Lessons - Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Group/Private Lessons
Surfing

Other activities

Pipeline Brewery - Taproom and brewery
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife•Brewery / Distillery
Survival & Bushcraft - practical wilderness skills and axe throwing
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Outdoors
Airport Transfers - Day Hire & Cornwall Tours - Local Taxi Services
Transport•Taxi

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 November
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newquay in November
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 British Airways, Loganair and Ryanair. 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 01m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £125 for a 9h 34m 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 Exeter, the bus ride to Newquay takes 249 km and will cost you around £16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 435 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. 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.

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 01m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £125 for a 9h 34m 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 Exeter, the bus ride to Newquay takes 249 km and will cost you around £16. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £31 for a journey of 435 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
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Newquay

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,154 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (19 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newquay

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £181 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Newquay, with prices from £27 to £391 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Newquay are about 63% 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
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£189+
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Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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Retallack Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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St George's Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£143+
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Great Western
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£62+
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Travelodge Newquay Seafront
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Newquay

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £45 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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 (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Newquay costs £45 per day, on average, or £91 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31. 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 (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Newquay

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

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