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.
Where to Eat in Plymouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) are great picks.
When to visit Plymouth
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.
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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 443 km and will cost you around $84. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 595 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.
Airlines serving Plymouth
Where to stay in Plymouth
Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth
Most booked hotels in Plymouth
Hiring a car in Plymouth
Hiring a car in Plymouth costs $173 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.68 and $50.24. Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plymouth, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.