Newmarket travel guide

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You're Going to Love Newmarket

With a population of 17,324, Newmarket is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Newmarket deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Newmarket

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rose & Mango (4 the avenue) and TwentyOne @ The Greyhound (Meeting Green) are great picks.

When to visit Newmarket

Newmarket in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newmarket in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Newmarket

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Newmarket from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 56 miles from Newmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Newmarket, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Newmarket from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Newmarket, followed by Train. The train journey from Newmarket to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $36 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 4 miles from the city center, Newmarket Kennett is the busiest station in Newmarket. Another popular train station is Newmarket, located 0.5 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Newmarket is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 56 miles from Newmarket. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newmarket, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Newmarket takes 135 miles and will cost you around $9. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Newmarket

Airlines serving Newmarket

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newmarket

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newmarket

Most booked hotels in Newmarket

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1699 reviews)
$159+
ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4866 reviews)
$109+
Best Western Heath Court Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 764 reviews)
$95+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 6218 reviews)
$83+
Kings Newmarket
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1102 reviews)
$97+
White Hart, Newmarket by Marston's Inns
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1524 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Newmarket

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Newmarket (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Newmarket is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.