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

Paignton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Paignton

With a population of 49,886, Paignton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Paignton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 5h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 35 km from Paignton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 5h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 268 km from Paignton. You’ll find branches of Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,278 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,876 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,330 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (208 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Paignton

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Hampton by Hilton Torquay
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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The Imperial Torquay
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£53+
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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.75 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.97 and £27.96. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Paignton.

Expect to pay £1.75 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.97 and £27.96. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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