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

Bury St. Edmunds travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bury St. Edmunds

With a population of 38,622, Bury St. Edmunds is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Bury St. Edmunds

If you’re looking for affordable options, Worlington Hall (The Street,Worlington) and Meat & Greet BBQ Steakhouse (Whiting St) are great picks.

When to visit Bury St. Edmunds

Bury St. Edmunds in February
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bury St. Edmunds in February
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bury St. Edmunds

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Bury St. Edmunds doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 23 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. The shortest flight to Bury St. Edmunds from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h.

Car

Another option to get to Bury St. Edmunds is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 63 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Bury St. Edmunds

NWINorwich Arpt
CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Bury St. Edmunds

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,280 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,120 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,706 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,474 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,885 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bury St. Edmunds

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bury St. Edmunds

Most booked hotels in Bury St. Edmunds

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Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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The Bull Inn
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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All Saints Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$334+
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Dragonfly Hotel Bury St Edmunds
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$145+
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Best Western Priory Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$164+
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Heritage Grange At Thurston
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$164+
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Hiring a car in Bury St. Edmunds

Expect to pay $4.13 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.54 and $66.05. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.13 per litre in Bury St. Edmunds (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.54 and $66.05. The most frequently booked car type in Bury St. Edmunds is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.