Cambridge travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cambridge
With a population of 128.488, Cambridge is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cambridge has to offer.
Where to Eat in Cambridge
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie (16 Trinity St, City Centre) and The Cambridge Chop House (1 Kings Parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Orator (The Orator Round Church Street) and The Willow Tree (29 High Street Bourn) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cambridge.
When to visit Cambridge
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cambridge in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cambridge, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.
How to Get to Cambridge
Plane
When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Cambridge from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cambridge to Nottingham takes 1h 46m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $47 for a 1h 46m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city center, Cambridge Station is the busiest station in Cambridge. Another popular train station is Cambridge Waterbeach, located 8 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 80 km from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 209 km and will cost you around $9. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride, located 4 km from downtown Cambridge. Cambridge Fair Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.
Airports near Cambridge
Airlines serving Cambridge
Where to stay in Cambridge
Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge
Most booked hotels in Cambridge
Renting a car in Cambridge
Renting a car in Cambridge costs $58 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia XCeed or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.