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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,481 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,480 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,438 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,671 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,917 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,290 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (311 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,411 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (192 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Torbay Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$164+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$185+
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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 (6.9, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.06 and $54.74. 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, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.06 and $54.74. 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, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.