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

Paignton travel guide

Paignton Tourism | Paignton Guide

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
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km from Paignton. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from London 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km from Paignton. The shortest domestic flight to Paignton departs from London 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,658 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,289 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (310 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,409 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (191 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Mercure Paignton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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ibis Styles Paignton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Imperial Torquay
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£56+
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Marine Hotel Paignton
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£37+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.87. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Paignton costs £38 per day, on average, or £76 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.87. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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