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 Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 14m.

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 Global Rent A Car and Sixt, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Paignton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 108 km from Paignton. The shortest flight to Paignton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 14m.

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 Global Rent A Car and Sixt, among others, in London.

Airports near Paignton

BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Paignton

KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,515 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,481 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,728 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (634 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,282 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,301 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,437 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (201 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, 3959 reviews)
$59+
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The Trecarn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, 3435 reviews)
$50+
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Tlh Derwent Hotel - Tlh Leisure, Entertainment And Spa Resort
3 stars
Good (6.5, 2335 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Paignton

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Paignton, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.