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

Sidmouth in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sidmouth in August
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. 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 04m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £161 for a 4h 19m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Sidmouth takes 362 km and will cost you around £31. From London, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 402 km.

Plane

When flying to Sidmouth, you’ll arrive at Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 13 km from the city centre. 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 04m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £161 for a 4h 19m 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, FlixBus and Megabus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Sidmouth takes 362 km and will cost you around £31. From London, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 402 km.

Airports near Sidmouth

Airlines serving Sidmouth

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (761 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,398 reviews)
GOL
Good (697 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sidmouth

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sidmouth

Most booked hotels in Sidmouth

The White Cottage
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£102+
Masons Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£129+
The Victoria Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£172+
The Elizabeth
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£91+
The Belmont Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£174+
Belmont House Beer - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+

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 5% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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.

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 5% 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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.