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 7 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$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,065 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,461 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,420 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,620 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,910 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,238 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (296 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,282 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (306 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (690 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,379 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (574 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around C$ 152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 299 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Plymouth, with prices from C$ 41 to C$ 4,024 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Plymouth are about 6% 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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Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 299+
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Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
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ibis Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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The Grosvenor Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 286 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.99 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$ 35.88 and C$ 47.84. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 286 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.99 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$ 35.88 and C$ 47.84. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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