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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Colchester has to offer.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9868
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colchester in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9868
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 60 km from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 km from Colchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Colchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 60 km from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 14h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 km from Colchester. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Airports near Colchester

CBGCambridge

Airlines serving Colchester

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,680 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,388 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
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Where to stay in Colchester

Average rates range from around ₹ 7,698 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 18,220 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Colchester, with prices from ₹ 4,270 to ₹ 44,222 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 46% 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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The George of Colchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 9,774+
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Holiday Inn Express Colchester By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,643+
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Holiday Inn Colchester By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,643+
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The Essex Golf & Country Club Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 6,833+
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Hiring a car in Colchester

Expect to pay ₹ 220 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 ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. The most frequently booked car type in Colchester is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Karoq or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 220 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 ₹ 2,642 and ₹ 3,523. The most frequently booked car type in Colchester is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Karoq or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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