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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Bury St. Edmunds travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bury St. Edmunds

With a population of 38 622, Bury St. Edmunds is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bury St. Edmunds to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Bury St. Edmunds

If you’re looking for affordable options, Worlington Hall (The Street,Worlington) and Meat & Greet BBQ Steakhouse (Whiting St) are great picks.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bury St. Edmunds

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest domestic flight to Bury St. Edmunds departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 km from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest domestic flight to Bury St. Edmunds departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 101 km from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

Lufthansa
Good (8,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds

Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds

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Haughley House
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£111+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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All Saints Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£126+
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Owls Roost
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.40 and £24.53. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.40 and £24.53. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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