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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 22 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 Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 22 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

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,278 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (604 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,876 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,330 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (208 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$83+
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Crofton House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$66+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$106+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
$91+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $4.12 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 $49.43 and $65.91. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.12 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 $49.43 and $65.91. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 20% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.