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
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,553 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,452 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,872 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,330 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,443 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (207 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.86 and $66.48. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.86 and $66.48. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.