Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Plymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plymouth

With a population of 247,297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plymouth has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and The Boathouse (2-5 Commercial Wharf Madeira Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho Plymouth (Melville) and Knead Pizza (Prysten House) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in February
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Plymouth

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Plymouth from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 12h 45m and costs around $238 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $301 for a 14h 25m trip. Located 5 km from the city center, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 523 km and will cost you around $56. From London, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 539 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Plymouth from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Plymouth to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 12h 45m and costs around $238 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about $301 for a 14h 25m trip. Located 5 km from the city center, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.6 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 523 km and will cost you around $56. From London, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 539 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city center.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,275 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,106 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,185 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (281 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $197 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Plymouth, with prices from $29 to $1,032 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Plymouth are about 21% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Plymouth by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

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Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1460 reviews)
$220+
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China Fleet Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 912 reviews)
$178+
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Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2880 reviews)
$88+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3102 reviews)
$78+
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Whitsand Bay Tamar Bedroom
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 272 reviews)
$60+
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Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 54 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $50 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $50 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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