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

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.

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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

Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

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.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,020 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,390 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,592 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,224 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,274 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (304 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,350 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (564 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £134 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Plymouth, with prices from £22 to £2,109 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Plymouth are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

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Moxy Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Whitsand Bay Tamar Bedroom
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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ibis Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Plymouth

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £35 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.90 and £25.19. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £35 per day, on average, or £71 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.90 and £25.19. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Plymouth

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

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4 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

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