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 Custom House (Custom House The Barbican) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lord High Admiral (33 Stonehouse St) and Arribas (58 Notte St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.

When to visit Plymouth

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Plymouth to London takes 4h 18m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £123 for a 8h 59m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 531 km and will cost you around £40. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 644 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 most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Plymouth to London takes 4h 18m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £123 for a 8h 59m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 531 km and will cost you around £40. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 644 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 (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,870 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,058 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (771 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,082 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,800 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,070 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,160 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £133 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Plymouth, with prices from £22 to £774 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Plymouth are about 22% cheaper 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, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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China Fleet Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Whitsand Bay Tamar Bedroom
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£44+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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Hiring a car in Plymouth

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £51 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Plymouth costs £51 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Compact (Kia Cee'd or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Plymouth

Mini

2 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

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Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

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