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

Taunton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Taunton

With a population of 60,433, Taunton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Taunton to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Taunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brazz (Castle Bow) and Zekki Restaurant (1 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in May
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in May
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taunton

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 28 miles from Taunton. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Aurigny Air and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Birmingham and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 28 miles from Taunton. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Aurigny Air and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Birmingham and takes around 7h.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 133 miles from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Taunton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,398 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,965 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,385 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,591 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,224 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,276 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (304 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,350 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (564 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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The Bower Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.82 and £25.09. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £36 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.82 and £25.09. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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