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 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , 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 ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,033 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,500 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,461 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,921 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,691 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (633 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,272 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,295 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (318 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,426 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (195 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (583 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$ 151+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Barnstaple.

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 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$ 34.73 and C$ 46.31.

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 66% cheaper than airport locations in Barnstaple.

Expect to pay C$ 2.90 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$ 34.73 and C$ 46.31.