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$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,919 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (602 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,880 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (209 reviews)
Loganair
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Renting a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.20 and C$ 52.26. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Kangoo or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.20 and C$ 52.26. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Renault Kangoo or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.