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

Truro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Truro

With a population of 22.044, Truro is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Truro deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Truro

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Longstore Lemon Street (62 Lemon St) and The Rising Sun (Mitchell Hill) are great picks.

When to visit Truro

Truro in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Truro in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Truro

Plane

When flying to Truro, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Truro include Loganair, British Airways and Ryanair. The shortest domestic flight to Truro departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Truro is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 217 km from Truro. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Bristol.

Plane

When flying to Truro, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Truro include Loganair, British Airways and Ryanair. The shortest domestic flight to Truro departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Truro is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 217 km from Truro. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Bristol.

Airports near Truro

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Truro

KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,468 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,708 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
Pan Pacific Airlines
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Where to stay in Truro

From 5-star hotels such as the The Lugger Hotel to great affordable options like the The Kings Head, Truro offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £119 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Truro, with prices from £33 to £371 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Truro are about 11% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Truro

Most booked hotels in Truro

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The Alverton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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County Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Mannings Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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The Falmouth Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hotel Vara
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Hiring a car in Truro

Hiring a car in Truro costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Truro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.42 and £25.89. The most frequently booked car type in Truro is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Truro costs £50 per day, on average, or £100 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Cornwall Newquay.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Truro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.42 and £25.89. The most frequently booked car type in Truro is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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