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

Lowestoft travel guide

Lowestoft Tourism | Lowestoft Guide

You're Going to Love Lowestoft

With a population of 71.479, Lowestoft is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Lowestoft deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Lowestoft

Not for Profit Community Arts Venue
Art & Performing Arts•Theatre

When to visit Lowestoft

Lowestoft in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lowestoft in November
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lowestoft

Plane

Although Lowestoft doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 122 km from Lowestoft. The shortest domestic flight to Lowestoft departs from London and takes around 16h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lowestoft. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Lowestoft is the busiest station in Lowestoft. Another popular train station is Lowestoft Oulton Broad South, located 3.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lowestoft is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 168 km from Lowestoft. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lowestoft using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Lowestoft takes 177 km and will cost you around £24. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Lowestoft doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 122 km from Lowestoft. The shortest domestic flight to Lowestoft departs from London and takes around 16h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lowestoft. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, Lowestoft is the busiest station in Lowestoft. Another popular train station is Lowestoft Oulton Broad South, located 3.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lowestoft is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 168 km from Lowestoft. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lowestoft using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Lowestoft takes 177 km and will cost you around £24. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Lowestoft

LCYLondon City
LTNLondon Luton
STNLondon Stansted

Airlines serving Lowestoft

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,352 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,238 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Lowestoft

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lowestoft

Most booked hotels in Lowestoft

See all
Bon-Ami
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£51+
View
The Hotel Victoria
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£80+
View
Ivy House Country Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
View
The Wolf Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£58+
View
Wherry Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
View
Best Western The Hatfield Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£77+
View

Hiring a car in Lowestoft

Hiring a car in Lowestoft costs £28 per day, on average, or £56 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Lowestoft.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Lowestoft (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.79 and £25.05. The most frequently booked car type in Lowestoft is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lowestoft costs £28 per day, on average, or £56 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Lowestoft.

Expect to pay £1.57 per litre in Lowestoft (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.79 and £25.05. The most frequently booked car type in Lowestoft is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Lowestoft