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, 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 4 miles 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 Southampton takes 4h 08m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $56 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 405 miles and will cost you around $31. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $296 for a journey of 525 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles 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 Southampton takes 4h 08m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $56 for a 4h 18m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 405 miles and will cost you around $31. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $296 for a journey of 525 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,607 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,412 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,853 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,133 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,219 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,216 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (510 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around $95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Plymouth, with prices from $29 to $2,840 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Plymouth are about 34% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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, 1494 reviews)
$174+
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ibis Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2159 reviews)
$68+
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Two Bridges Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1310 reviews)
$173+
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Whitsand Bay Tamar Bedroom
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 315 reviews)
$53+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3175 reviews)
$72+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3002 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $38 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plymouth, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $38 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44. Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Plymouth, while also 4% cheaper than other types, on average.

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