Plymouth travel guide
Plymouth Tourism | Plymouth Guide
You're Going to Love Plymouth
With a population of 247 297, Plymouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Plymouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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.
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 Cross Country. 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 hire from London, which is about 308 km from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 278 km and will cost you around €59. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €55 for a journey of 587 km. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 4 km from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Plymouth
Where to stay in Plymouth
Average rates range from around €86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €120 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth
Most booked hotels in Plymouth
Hiring a car in Plymouth
Expect to pay €1.61 per litre in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.