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 13 km 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 Bristol takes 1h 30m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Sidmouth is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 236 km 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sidmouth takes 169 km and will cost you around £5. From Newquay, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 201 km.
Airlines serving Sidmouth
Where to stay in Sidmouth
Average rates range from around £111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £152 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 £69 per day, on average, or £137 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Exeter.
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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Sidmouth is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.