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. 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.
Where to Eat in Plymouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Greedy Goose (Prysten House Finewell Street) and Ocean View at The Dome (Hoe Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pho Plymouth (Melville) and Arribas (58 Notte St) 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 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Plymouth, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Plymouth
Plane
When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Plymouth from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 2h 34m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Plymouth to London takes 3h 33m and costs around $93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $200 for a 3h 35m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the center.
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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 335 miles and will cost you around $45. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 359 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from downtown Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Plymouth
Where to stay in Plymouth
Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plymouth
Most booked hotels in Plymouth
Renting a car in Plymouth
Renting a car in Plymouth costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Plymouth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.