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 4 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
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$61
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. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 45m.

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 Avis, 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. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 45m.

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 Avis, among others, in London.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,181 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,045 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,509 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,504 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,926 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,711 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,280 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,299 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,434 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (198 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, 3938 reviews)
$63+
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Tlh Derwent Hotel - Tlh Leisure, Entertainment And Spa Resort
3 stars
Good (6.6, 2325 reviews)
$92+
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The Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 3403 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $8.29 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 $99.48 and $132.64. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.