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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plymouth has to offer.
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.
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.
When flying to Plymouth, you’ll arrive at Plymouth (PLH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Plymouth, followed by Great Western Railway. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Plymouth is the busiest station in Plymouth. Another popular train station is Plymouth St Budeaux Victoria Road, located 3 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Plymouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Plymouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plymouth, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Plymouth takes 260 miles and will cost you around $39. From London, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 275 miles. The most popular bus station is Plymouth Marsh Mills Bus, located 3 miles from the city centre of Plymouth. Plymouth Plymouth Bus Station Bretonside is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Plymouth costs $58 per day, on average, or $290 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.79 and $45.05. The most frequently booked car type in Plymouth is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Astra or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.