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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Felixstowe has to offer.

When to visit Felixstowe

Felixstowe in January
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Felixstowe in January
Estimated hotel price
$57
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Felixstowe in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Felixstowe, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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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 flight to Felixstowe from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

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 $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city center, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 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 flight to Felixstowe from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

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 $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 1.6 miles from the city center, Felixstowe Trimley, Suffolk is the busiest station in Felixstowe. Another popular train station is Felixstowe, located 0.2 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Felixstowe, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Felixstowe takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Felixstowe

Airlines serving Felixstowe

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Felixstowe

Most booked hotels in Felixstowe

The Orwell Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 3981 reviews)
$76+
Best Western Brook Hotel, Felixstowe
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1888 reviews)
$105+

Renting a car in Felixstowe

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. 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 rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Felixstowe (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. 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 rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.