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.
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
How to Get to Taunton
Plane
Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 24 miles from Taunton. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, AccesRail, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
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.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Hiring a car in Taunton
Hiring a car in Taunton costs £37 per day, on average.
You ’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Bristol.
Expect to pay £1.74 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 £20.84 and £27.79. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.