Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Barnstaple travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barnstaple

With a population of 32 532, Barnstaple is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Barnstaple has to offer.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in October
Estimated hotel price
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in October
Estimated hotel price
€66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,471 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,930 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,767 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,304 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,301 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (327 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (204 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€81+
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The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€114+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Kentisbury Grange
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€166+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€85+
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Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay €1.95 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.32 and €31.10. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.95 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.32 and €31.10. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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