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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 355 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £85 for a journey of 515 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 355 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £85 for a journey of 515 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,824 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,352 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (984 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,308 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,491 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,889 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,199 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (289 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,258 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,302 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (545 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Plymouth, with prices from £22 to £2,128 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Plymouth are about 2% 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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Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Moxy Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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ibis Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Travelodge Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Hiring a car in Plymouth

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £34 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.82 and £22.42. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £34 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.82 and £22.42. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Plymouth

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£25/day

Compact
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