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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cambridge has to offer.
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 Black Horse Rampton (6 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cambridge.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cambridge in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 53 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cambridge, with an average rainfall of 33 mm.
When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cambridge from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 10m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cambridge to Oxford takes 1h 10m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Peterborough, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, Cambridge Station is the busiest station in Cambridge. Another popular train station is Cambridge Waterbeach, located 8 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 km from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Peterborough, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 177 km and will cost you around $11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 209 km. The most popular bus station is Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride, located 4 km from the city centre of Cambridge. Cambridge Fair Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Yha Cambridge - Hostel and Shelford Lodge.
Hiring a car in Cambridge costs $38 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay $2.83 per litre in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.89 and $45.18. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.