Torquay travel guide
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You're Going to Love Torquay
With a population of 65,388, Torquay is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Torquay
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bombay Express (98 Belgrave Road) and Frederick's (248A Union Street) are great picks.
When to visit Torquay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Torquay in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 28 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Torquay, with an average rainfall of 3 mm.
How to Get to Torquay
Plane
Although Torquay doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cardiff Airport (CWL), which is located 104 km from Torquay.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Torquay, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Torquay to London takes 2h 29m and costs around ₹ 3,585 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 38,022 for a 7h 20m trip. Located 2.1 km from the city centre, Torquay is the busiest station in Torquay. Another popular train station is Torquay Torre, Devon, located 2.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Torquay is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 263 km from Torquay. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Torquay, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Torquay takes 314 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,751. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,668 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Torquay
Where to stay in Torquay
From 5-star hotels such as the Cary Arms & Spa to great affordable options like the The Heritage Hotel, Torquay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 7,010 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 12,692 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Torquay, with prices from ₹ 3,161 to ₹ 84,631 per night. Wellswood is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Torquay are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Tormohun - The Grand Hotel, Summerlands Guest House and Coastal Waters have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Tormohun will cost you about ₹ 3,443 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Torquay
Most booked hotels in Torquay
Hiring a car in Torquay
Expect to pay ₹ 155 per litre in Torquay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,861 and ₹ 2,481. The most frequently booked car type in Torquay is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.