Plymouth travel guide

Plymouth Tourism | Plymouth Guide

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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plymouth has to offer.

Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho Plymouth (Melville) and Arribas (58 Notte St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
$79
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. 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 335 miles and will cost you around $14. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 490 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. 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 335 miles and will cost you around $14. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 490 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

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,196 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,474 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (705 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (341 reviews)
PLAY
Good (74 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 1421 reviews)
$174+
China Fleet Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 565 reviews)
$143+
Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5662 reviews)
$87+
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3030 reviews)
$84+
Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 25 reviews)
$65+
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, 4129 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87.