Felixstowe travel guide

Felixstowe Tourism | Felixstowe Guide

You're Going to Love Felixstowe

With a population of 29,349, Felixstowe is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Felixstowe to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Felixstowe

Felixstowe in January
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Felixstowe in January
Estimated hotel price
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Felixstowe in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 59 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Felixstowe, with an average rainfall of 32 mm.

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How to Get to Felixstowe

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 49 miles from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Felixstowe to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Felixstowe doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norwich Airport (NWI), which is located 49 miles from Felixstowe. The shortest domestic flight to Felixstowe departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Felixstowe, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Felixstowe to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city centre, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Felixstowe is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 71 miles from Felixstowe. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Felixstowe

Airlines serving Felixstowe

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Felixstowe

Most booked hotels in Felixstowe

The Pier Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£171+
The Orwell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£60+
The Goodlife Guesthouse
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Best Western Brook Hotel, Felixstowe
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£85+
Fryatt Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£39+

Hiring a car in Felixstowe

Hiring a car in Felixstowe costs £24 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Felixstowe is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Felixstowe costs £24 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Felixstowe is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.