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

Plymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plymouth

With a population of 247 297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Plymouth to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) and Custom House (Custom House The Barbican) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lord High Admiral (33 Stonehouse St) and Arribas (58 Notte St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Plymouth

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 563 km and will cost you around $71. From London, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 636 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 563 km and will cost you around $71. From London, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 636 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,088 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,972 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,154 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,082 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $301 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Plymouth, with prices from $48 to $1,692 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Plymouth are about 23% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

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Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Hiring a car in Plymouth

Expect to pay $2.96 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.43 and $47.23. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.96 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.43 and $47.23. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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