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.

Article

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 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 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Paignton

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,280 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,448 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (603 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,877 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,331 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,441 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (208 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in popular areas of Paignton

Most booked hotels in Paignton

See all
The Palace Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2553 reviews)
$60+
View
Abbey Sands Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2879 reviews)
$47+
View
Crofton House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1705 reviews)
$37+
View
The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, 4173 reviews)
$58+
View
Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 3549 reviews)
$51+
View

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. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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. The most frequently booked car type in Paignton is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.