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

Barnstaple travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barnstaple

With a population of 32,532, Barnstaple is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnstaple to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 38 miles from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 172 miles from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 38 miles from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 172 miles from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,434 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,648 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,256 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,286 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (310 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (692 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,402 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Renting a car in Barnstaple

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 89 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.03 and C$ 45.37.

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 89 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Cardiff Wales.

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 34.03 and C$ 45.37.