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

Paignton travel guide

Paignton Tourism | Paignton Guide

You're Going to Love Paignton

With a population of 49,886, Paignton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Paignton.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 63 miles from Paignton.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,546 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,020 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,443 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,679 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,264 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,292 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (312 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,415 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Torbay Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$162+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$164+
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Crofton House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$86+
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The Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $3.49 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.84 and $55.78. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.49 per litre in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.84 and $55.78. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.