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 3 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$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plymouth in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
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

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 6 km from the city 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 ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Plymouth

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Plymouth

KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,269 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,848 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,326 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,295 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plymouth

Average rates range from around C$ 157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 312 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Plymouth, with prices from C$ 41 to C$ 1,084 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Plymouth are about 4% 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$ 312+
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ibis Plymouth
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 104+
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Crowne Plaza Plymouth By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Copthorne Hotel Plymouth
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
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The Grosvenor Plymouth
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in Plymouth

Renting a car in Plymouth costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 256 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Astra or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plymouth costs C$ 85 per day, on average, or C$ 256 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.27 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$ 39.16 and C$ 52.21. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Astra or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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