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

Salcombe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salcombe

With a population of 1,909, Salcombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Salcombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Salcombe

If you’re looking for affordable options, South Sands Hotel Restaurant (South Sands) and The Fortescue Inn (Union Street) are great picks.

When to visit Salcombe

Salcombe in August
Estimated hotel price
£144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salcombe in August
Estimated hotel price
£144
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salcombe

Plane

Although Salcombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 miles from Salcombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salcombe departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salcombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Salcombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Salcombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salcombe using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Salcombe takes 335 miles and will cost you around £40. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 495 miles.

Plane

Although Salcombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 miles from Salcombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Blue Islands and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salcombe departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salcombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Salcombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 181 miles from Salcombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Salcombe using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Salcombe takes 335 miles and will cost you around £40. From Coventry, the ticket costs about £51 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near Salcombe

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Salcombe

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,835 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,158 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Salcombe

Average rates range from around £205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Salcombe

Most booked hotels in Salcombe

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Burgh Island Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£451+
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The Cottage Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Thurlestone Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£187+
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Harbour Hotel & Spa Salcombe
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£200+
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South Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£180+
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Hope & Anchor
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hiring a car in Salcombe

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Salcombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Salcombe is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 7% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Salcombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Salcombe is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 7% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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