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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
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in January
Estimated hotel price
£82
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 23 miles 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 63 miles 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 23 miles 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 63 miles 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 (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,120 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,530 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Owls Roost
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.27 and £25.70. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.27 and £25.70. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 34% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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