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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 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$ 121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 121
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 6 km from the city centre

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. Located 5 km from the city centre, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 290 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city centre

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Plymouth. Located 5 km from the city centre, Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of U-Save and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 22. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 290 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,343 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,528 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,895 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,205 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,265 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,325 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (552 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around C$ 143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 315 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Plymouth, with prices from C$ 40 to C$ 3,885 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Plymouth are about 1% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

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Moxy Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
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New Continental Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Travelodge Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 63+
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Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 276 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 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$ 35.13 and C$ 46.84.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 276 if you want to rent it for 6 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.93 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$ 35.13 and C$ 46.84.

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