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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Barnstaple to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in March
Estimated hotel price
€71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. Bristol 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 Hertz and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 61 km from Barnstaple. Bristol 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 Hertz and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Barnstaple

BRSBristol
NQYCornwall Newquay
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,440 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,678 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,261 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,291 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (312 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,414 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Most booked hotels in Barnstaple

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The Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€93+
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The Barnstaple Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€89+
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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€87+
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The Cedars Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay €1.78 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 €21.27 and €28.36. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.78 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 €21.27 and €28.36. 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 Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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