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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Plymouth to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Plymouth

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and The Boathouse (2-5 Commercial Wharf Madeira Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho Plymouth (Melville) and Knead Pizza (Prysten House) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Plymouth.

When to visit Plymouth

Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 115
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 most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 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 keddy by Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 531 km and will cost you around C$ 88. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 66 for a journey of 1038 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 most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 5 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 keddy by Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Plymouth using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 531 km and will cost you around C$ 88. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 66 for a journey of 1038 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

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,785 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,501 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,592 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,485 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,633 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,195 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (767 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (923 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,173 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,069 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,856 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,082 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (284 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (275 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,178 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (662 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around C$ 126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 203 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Plymouth, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 1,483 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Plymouth are about 28% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth

Most booked hotels in Plymouth

Boringdon Hall Hotel and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
Future Inn Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
Crowne Plaza Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
Travelodge Plymouth
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 55+
Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 96+

Renting a car in Plymouth

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.01 and C$ 40.01. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.51 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$ 30.01 and C$ 40.01. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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