Sidmouth travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sidmouth
With a population of 11,853, Sidmouth is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sidmouth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sidmouth
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Blue Ball Inn (Stevens Cross) and The Marine (The Esplanade) are great picks.
When to visit Sidmouth
How to Get to Sidmouth
Plane
When flying to Sidmouth, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sidmouth include British Airways, Loganair and Aer Lingus. The shortest domestic flight to Sidmouth departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sidmouth, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sidmouth to London takes 2h 12m and costs around £58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £105 for a 2h 34m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sidmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 146 miles from Sidmouth. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sidmouth, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sidmouth takes 105 miles and will cost you around £9. From London, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Sidmouth
Where to stay in Sidmouth
Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £143 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sidmouth
Most booked hotels in Sidmouth
Hiring a car in Sidmouth
Hiring a car in Sidmouth costs £55 per day, on average, or £110 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Sidmouth.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Sidmouth (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 Sidmouth is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.