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 December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in December
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

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, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from London and takes around 8h 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

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, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from London and takes around 8h 20m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Taunton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Taunton

Lufthansa
Good (8,300 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,454 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (603 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,868 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,329 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (207 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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Meryan House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Mercure Bridgwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Taunton

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.05 and £28.07. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Taunton costs £37 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.05 and £28.07. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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