What are the best things to do in Exeter?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Exeter, United Kingdom. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Simon Burchell · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Exeter
Travel guide for Exeter, United Kingdom — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Exeter is a stop in United Kingdom, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–260 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Exeter trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–260
per person / day
Luxury
USD 300–495+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Exeter, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Exeter
Estimated total (USD)
$3,265
≈ $1,633 per person · $466 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $195/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Exeter mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–260 · luxury 300–495+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
The Plant
Dinosaur Café
Gandhi
Al-Farid
Hour Glass
The Fat Pig
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids
Hotel Indigo
Great Western Hotel
Leonardo Hotel
Hotel du Vin Exeter
Shopping
- Princesshay
- Guildhall Shopping Centre
Nightlife
- The Angel
- The Black Horse
- The Bowling Green
- Cavern
- Cuckoo Taproom and Bottleshop
- The Double Locks
Museums & culture
- Exeter Cathedral
In pictures
Exeter gallery
Photos: Simon Burchell, Neil Theasby, Stephen Richards, Geof Sheppard, Neil Owen — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Exeter travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Exeter?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Exeter?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Exeter, depending on how many day trips you want in United Kingdom.
Where should I stay in Exeter?
Popular stays in Exeter include Premier Inn Exeter Central St Davids, Hotel Indigo, Great Western Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Exeter cost?
On the ground in Exeter (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–260, and luxury about 300–495+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Exeter, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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