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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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,015 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,401 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,772 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,580 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,803 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,109 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,263 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around £107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 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)
£137+
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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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All Saints Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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The Angel Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£212+
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Owls Roost
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.81 and £25.08. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds costs £57 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.81 and £25.08. 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 Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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