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$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 61 km 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 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Turo, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km 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 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Turo, among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,402 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,006 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,599 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,226 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,275 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,356 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
AccesRail
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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$ 170+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 165+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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Renting a car in Barnstaple

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 87 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Barnstaple.

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.48 and C$ 47.30.

Renting a car in Barnstaple costs C$ 87 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Barnstaple.

Expect to pay C$ 2.96 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$ 35.48 and C$ 47.30.