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

Taunton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Taunton

With a population of 60,433, Taunton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taunton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Taunton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brazz (Castle Bow) and Zekki Restaurant (1 West Street) are great picks.

When to visit Taunton

Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in January
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taunton

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 214 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 46 km from Taunton. The shortest flight to Taunton from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 214 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in London.

Airports near Taunton

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,454 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,604 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,908 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,234 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,277 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,367 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

Holiday Inn Express Taunton East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2735 reviews)
$100+
The Malt Shovel Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 363 reviews)
$88+
The Walnut Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1587 reviews)
$69+
Holiday Inn Taunton M5, Jct.25 By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1852 reviews)
$84+
Corner House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2116 reviews)
$96+
Royal Ashton Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1764 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Taunton

Renting a car in Taunton costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Taunton costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $7.99 per gallon in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.85 and $127.80. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.