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

Plymouth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plymouth

With a population of 247,297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plymouth has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) and Knead Pizza (Prysten House) are great picks.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plymouth in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Plymouth

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 22. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 113 for a journey of 330 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From Newquay, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 22. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 113 for a journey of 330 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,251 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,154 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (292 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,235 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,250 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (527 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around C$ 135 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 290 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Plymouth, with prices from C$ 40 to C$ 3,907 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Plymouth are about 32% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

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Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 290+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
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The Grosvenor Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 91+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 83+
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Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 62+
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Renting a car in Plymouth

Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.56 and C$ 39.41.

Expect to pay C$ 2.47 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.56 and C$ 39.41.

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