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
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colchester in April
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 26h 45m.

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 U-Save and CarWiz, 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 26h 45m.

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 U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Colchester

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Colchester

Lufthansa
Good (8,114 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,094 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,867 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,209 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,301 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,476 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,315 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Colchester

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $308 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Colchester, with prices from $80 to $814 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 94% 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 (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$143+
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The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$117+
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Hiring a car in Colchester

Expect to pay $3.53 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 $42.36 and $56.48. The most frequently booked car type in Colchester is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.53 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 $42.36 and $56.48. The most frequently booked car type in Colchester is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.