Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Paignton has to offer.

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When to visit Paignton

Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$68
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. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 14h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 167 miles from Paignton. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL 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. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 14h 55m.

Car

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

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,116 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,435 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,917 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (601 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,883 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,436 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (209 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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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2888 reviews)
$49+
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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2559 reviews)
$57+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, 4194 reviews)
$47+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 3550 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Renting a car in Paignton costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay $8.78 per gallon in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $105.39 and $140.51. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Paignton costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Exeter.

Expect to pay $8.78 per gallon in Paignton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $105.39 and $140.51. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.