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 6 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, Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) and Knead Pizza (Prysten House) are great picks.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in November
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in November
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 only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 177 km and will cost you around $22. From London, the ticket costs about $51 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 only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 177 km and will cost you around $22. From London, the ticket costs about $51 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 (1,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,313 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (971 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,302 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,481 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,195 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (288 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (300 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,254 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,300 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (544 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $222 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Plymouth by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

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Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1502 reviews)
$222+
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Moxy Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 883 reviews)
$74+
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Two Bridges Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1315 reviews)
$183+
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ibis Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2186 reviews)
$64+
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Whitsand Bay Tamar Bedroom
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 317 reviews)
$59+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3213 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $105 per day, on average, or $627 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $105 per day, on average, or $627 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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 Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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