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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Thetford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thetford

With a population of 21,588, Thetford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thetford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thetford

Thetford in April
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thetford in April
Estimated hotel price
£68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thetford

Plane

Although Thetford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 46 km from Thetford. The shortest domestic flight to Thetford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Thetford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 km from Thetford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Thetford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 46 km from Thetford. The shortest domestic flight to Thetford departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Thetford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 km from Thetford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Thetford

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Thetford

Lufthansa
Good (8,062 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thetford

Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thetford

Most booked hotels in Thetford

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The Swan
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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The Olde Windmill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Bridge Hotel Brandon
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Thomas Paine Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+
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Bell by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£71+
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Hiring a car in Thetford

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Thetford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.86 and £25.14. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thetford, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Thetford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.86 and £25.14. Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Thetford, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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