Felixstowe travel guide

Felixstowe Tourism | Felixstowe Guide

You're Going to Love Felixstowe

With a population of 29,349, Felixstowe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Felixstowe to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Felixstowe

Felixstowe in January
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Felixstowe in January
Estimated hotel price
£44
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 79 km from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Felixstowe to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 km from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 79 km from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Felixstowe to Lille takes 1h 27m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.4 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 114 km from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 193 km and will cost you around £11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Felixstowe

Airlines serving Felixstowe

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Felixstowe

Most booked hotels in Felixstowe

The Pier
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£172+
The Goodlife Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
The Orwell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£61+
Fryatt Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£39+

Hiring a car in Felixstowe

Hiring a car in Felixstowe costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Felixstowe is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Felixstowe costs £26 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Felixstowe is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.