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
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. The train journey from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 9h 47m and costs around £221 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £207 for a 14h 32m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.6 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 620 km and will cost you around £27. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 869 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

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.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. The train journey from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 9h 47m and costs around £221 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £207 for a 14h 32m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.6 km from the centre.

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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 620 km and will cost you around £27. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £84 for a journey of 869 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (958 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,266 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,447 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,871 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,241 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,256 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (530 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Plymouth, with prices from £21 to £2,082 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Plymouth are about 6% 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)
£159+
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ibis Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Travelodge Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Plymouth

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £41 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £41 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.84 and £21.12. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Compact (Vauxhall Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Plymouth

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£16/day

Compact

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£16/day

Economy
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