With a population of 19,998, Newquay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Newquay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lewinnick Lodge (The Lewinnick Lodge, Pentire Headland) and The Plume of Feathers (Mitchell) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Feather Restaurant at Newquay Beach Hotel (1 Narrowcliff) and Porth Beach Hotel and Restaurant (Alexandra Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Newquay.
When flying to Newquay, you’ll arrive at Cornwall Newquay (NQY), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Newquay include British Airways, Loganair and easyJet. The shortest domestic flight to Newquay departs from London and takes around 1h 10m.
Great Western Railway is the most popular train carrier serving Newquay, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Newquay to London takes 5h 18m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oxford, expect to pay about £92 for a 5h 18m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Newquay is the busiest station in Newquay. Another popular train station is Newquay Quintrell Downs, Cornwall, located 2 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Newquay is to pick up a car hire from Birmingham, which is about 197 miles from Newquay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Birmingham.
National Express operates bus routes to Newquay. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newquay takes 285 miles and will cost you around £34. From London, the ticket costs about £34 for a journey of 405 miles. The most popular bus station is Newquay Watergate Bay, located 2 miles from the city centre of Newquay. Newquay Tower Road is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £184 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Newquay costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Newquay.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Newquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Newquay is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Fortwo or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.