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

Barnstaple travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barnstaple

With a population of 32,532, Barnstaple is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,490 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,745 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,290 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (633 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,302 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay $3.76 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.05 and $60.07. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.76 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.05 and $60.07. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.