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 5 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
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paignton in November
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Paignton

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 35m.

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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 35m.

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

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

Lufthansa
Good (8,224 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,487 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,749 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,291 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (631 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,302 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 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, 3996 reviews)
$54+
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Crofton House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1600 reviews)
$45+
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The Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 3478 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $8.37 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 $100.39 and $133.85. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $8.37 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 $100.39 and $133.85. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.