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 April
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colchester in April
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 60 km from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 km 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 60 km from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 km from Colchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Colchester

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Colchester

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,592 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in Colchester

Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Colchester, with prices from $73 to $631 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 77% 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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White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$124+
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$127+
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Hiring a car in Colchester

Expect to pay $3.76 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 $45.08 and $60.11. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Colchester, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.76 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 $45.08 and $60.11. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Colchester, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.