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
$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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 67 miles from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 22h 47m.

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 Chicago and takes around 22h 47m.

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

KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,960 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,381 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,587 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,902 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,223 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,275 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (304 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,347 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (561 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 (8.2, 2539 reviews)
$66+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1825 reviews)
$68+
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Marine Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1624 reviews)
$65+
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Torbay Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1230 reviews)
$90+
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The Grand Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3769 reviews)
$98+
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Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 3280 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.99 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 $95.85 and $127.80. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.