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 35 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 18h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 268 km 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 35 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 18h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Paignton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 268 km 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 (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,719 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,432 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (600 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,337 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,886 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (337 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,436 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 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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The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2559 reviews)
$60+
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Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2888 reviews)
$50+
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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)
$52+
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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.