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

Felixstowe travel guide

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You're Going to Love Felixstowe

With a population of 29,349, Felixstowe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Felixstowe deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Felixstowe

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When to visit Felixstowe

Felixstowe in July
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Felixstowe in July
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Felixstowe in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °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 October, when precipitation is around 59 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Felixstowe, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.

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How to Get to Felixstowe

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 49 miles from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Felixstowe to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £47 for a 2h 27m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Felixstowe using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 49 miles from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Felixstowe to Bristol takes 2h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £47 for a 2h 27m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Felixstowe using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 135 miles and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Felixstowe

Airlines serving Felixstowe

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,776 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,251 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,397 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,777 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,191 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,988 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Felixstowe

Most booked hotels in Felixstowe

Alma Inn & Dining Rooms
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
The Shipwreck Loft
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£134+
The Pier Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£127+
Hotel Coco
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Orwell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£49+

Hiring a car in Felixstowe

Hiring a car in Felixstowe costs £15 per day, on average, or £30 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33.

Hiring a car in Felixstowe costs £15 per day, on average, or £30 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33.