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
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 U-Save and Dollar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Barnstaple
Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple
Most booked hotels in Barnstaple
Hiring a car in Barnstaple
Expect to pay €2.05 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 €24.53 and €32.71. 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 (Renault Kangoo or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.