Ely travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ely
With a population of 14,265, Ely is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ely to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Ely
Where to Eat in Ely
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dining Room at Poets House (40 -44 St Mary's Street) and The White Pheasant (21 Market Street Fordham) are great picks.
When to visit Ely
How to Get to Ely
Plane
When flying to Ely, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ely departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Ely, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Ely to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Ely Shippea Hill is the busiest station in Ely. Another popular train station is Ely Littleport, Cambs, located 5 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ely is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 64 miles from Ely. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ely, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Ely takes 135 miles and will cost you around £3. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Ely
Where to stay in Ely
Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £136 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ely
Most booked hotels in Ely
Hiring a car in Ely
Hiring a car in Ely costs £35 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Ely (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Ely is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.