Salcombe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Salcombe

With a population of 1.909, Salcombe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Salcombe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Salcombe

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fortescue Inn (Union Street) and Gara Rock (Gara Rock Hotel) are great picks.

When to visit Salcombe

Salcombe in June
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Salcombe in June
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Salcombe

Plane

Although Salcombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 61 km from Salcombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salcombe departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salcombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Salcombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Salcombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salcombe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Salcombe takes 587 km and will cost you around £25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £61 for a journey of 805 km.

Plane

Although Salcombe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 61 km from Salcombe. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Salcombe departs from London and takes around 4h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Salcombe, followed by Great Western Railway.

Car

Another option to get to Salcombe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 291 km from Salcombe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salcombe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Salcombe takes 587 km and will cost you around £25. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £61 for a journey of 805 km.

Airports near Salcombe

Airlines serving Salcombe

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,435 reviews)
GOL
Good (687 reviews)
Vueling
Good (813 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (492 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (97 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Salcombe

Most booked hotels in Salcombe

Burgh Island Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£509+
The Cricket Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£154+
South Sands Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£223+
Hope & Anchor
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£216+
Thurlestone Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£299+

Hiring a car in Salcombe

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Salcombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Salcombe is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Salcombe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Salcombe is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.