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

Colchester travel guide

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You're Going to Love Colchester

With a population of 109,414, Colchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Colchester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Colchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Banquet Chinese (342 London Road) and Carluccio's - Fenwick Colchester (152 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Colchester

Colchester in December
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colchester in December
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Colchester

Plane

Although Colchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 miles from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 miles from Colchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Colchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 miles from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 miles from Colchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Colchester

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Colchester

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,236 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,692 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,870 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,539 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Colchester

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $346 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Colchester, with prices from $83 to $839 per night. Colchester City Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Colchester are about 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Colchester

Most booked hotels in Colchester

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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$119+
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Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$137+
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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$157+
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The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$149+
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Hiring a car in Colchester

Expect to pay $4.18 per litre in Colchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.12 and $66.83. The most frequently booked car type in Colchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.18 per litre in Colchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $50.12 and $66.83. The most frequently booked car type in Colchester is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.