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

Ipswich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ipswich

With a population of 143,767, Ipswich is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ipswich to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ipswich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kings Head - Hadleigh (90 High Street) and Plough Ipswich (2 Dogs Head Street) are great picks.

When to visit Ipswich

Ipswich in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ipswich in December
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ipswich in July, when the average temperature is 17 °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 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 66 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Ipswich, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.

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How to Get to Ipswich

Plane

Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 43 miles from Ipswich. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 67 miles from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Ipswich doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 43 miles from Ipswich. The shortest domestic flight to Ipswich departs from Glasgow and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ipswich is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 67 miles from Ipswich. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Ipswich

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Ipswich

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,815 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,822 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ipswich

Average rates range from around £68 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 Ipswich

Most booked hotels in Ipswich

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B&B HOTEL Ipswich
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Novotel Ipswich Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Bridge Guest House
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£59+
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easyHotel Ipswich
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£23+
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Hiring a car in Ipswich

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

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Ipswich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.15 and £25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Ipswich is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Ipswich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.15 and £25.54. The most frequently booked car type in Ipswich is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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