Plymouth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Plymouth
With a population of 247,297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Plymouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Plymouth
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Where to Eat in Plymouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) and Knead Pizza (Prysten House) are great picks.
When to visit Plymouth
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Plymouth
Plane
When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Plymouth
Where to stay in Plymouth
Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Plymouth, with prices from £22 to £582 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Plymouth are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth
Most booked hotels in Plymouth
Hiring a car in Plymouth
Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £27 per day, on average, or £53 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Plymouth (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. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.