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. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plymouth has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Plymouth
Where to Eat in Plymouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, River Cottage - Plymouth (Brewhouse Royal William Yard) and The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho Plymouth (Melville) and The Waterfront Bar Restaurant (The Waterfront Grand Parade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.
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 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Plymouth departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 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 GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , 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 275 miles and will cost you around £29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £65 for a journey of 575 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.
Airlines serving Plymouth
Where to stay in Plymouth
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £123 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth
Most booked hotels in Plymouth
Hiring a car in Plymouth
Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £37 per day, on average, or £74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.98 and £23.98. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Standard (Opel Insignia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.